Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSpringhall Lane causewayed enclosure

Springhall Lane causewayed enclosure

England
List entry 1016411
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Springhall Lane causewayed enclosure is a Neolithic monument located in Hertfordshire. The site comprises a causewayed enclosure, a settlement form characteristic of early farming communities in Britain during the fourth millennium BCE. Causewayed enclosures of this period typically consist of concentric or segmented ditch systems interrupted by causeways, serving functions that remain subject to scholarly debate, including settlement, ceremonial gathering, or stock management. The monument represents important evidence of Neolithic occupation and land use patterns in the region during the early adoption of agriculture in southern Britain.

Springhall Lane causewayed enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016411. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Springhall Lane causewayed enclosure?

Springhall Lane causewayed enclosure is a Neolithic monument located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016411.

Who is responsible for protecting Springhall Lane causewayed enclosure?

Springhall Lane causewayed enclosure 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 1016411.

What other scheduled monuments are near Springhall Lane causewayed enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netteswellbury Barn, Netteswell (5.4 km), Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital (5.6 km), Bowl barrow 110m north-east of Harlow Hospital (5.6 km).

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