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

Site of an oval stone circle and part of an adjacent field system 700m SW of West Kennet long barrow is a Neolithic ritual monument complex located in Wiltshire. The oval stone circle represents evidence of ceremonial or ritual practice during the Neolithic period, whilst the associated field system demonstrates early agricultural land management strategies contemporary with or following the monument's construction. The site lies in close proximity to West Kennet long barrow, one of the largest Neolithic chambered tombs in southern England, suggesting this area held particular ritual and territorial significance during prehistory. The field system indicates sustained land use and agricultural development in this landscape during the Neolithic and possibly into the Bronze Age.

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.?

Site of an oval stone circle and part of an adjacent field system 700m SW of West Kennet long barrow is a Neolithic ritual monument complex located in Wiltshire. 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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