Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of an oval stone circle and part of an adjacent field system 700m SW of West Kennet long barrow.

Site of an oval stone circle and part of an adjacent field system 700m SW of West Kennet long barrow.

England
List entry 1008246
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

This site is a complex of prehistoric monuments comprising an oval stone circle and associated field system located in the Wiltshire landscape approximately 700 metres south-west of the West Kennet long barrow. The stone circle, of Neolithic or Bronze Age date, represents one of the ritual monuments characteristic of the Wessex region during these periods. The adjacent field system, discernible through earthwork remains, indicates organized land use and agricultural activity contemporary with or post-dating the ceremonial circle. Together, these features demonstrate the sustained occupation and exploitation of this chalk downland location across multiple prehistoric phases.

Site of an oval stone circle and part of an adjacent field system 700m SW of West Kennet long barrow. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008246. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of an oval stone circle and part of an adjacent field system 700m SW of West Kennet long barrow.?

This site is a complex of prehistoric monuments comprising an oval stone circle and associated field system located in the Wiltshire landscape approximately 700 metres south-west of the West Kennet long barrow. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008246.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of an oval stone circle and part of an adjacent field system 700m SW of West Kennet long barrow.?

Site of an oval stone circle and part of an adjacent field system 700m SW of West Kennet long barrow. is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008246.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of an oval stone circle and part of an adjacent field system 700m SW of West Kennet long barrow.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (3.4 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (3.7 km).

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