Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Devil's Quoits

The Devil's Quoits

England
List entry 1006359
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Devil's Quoits is a Neolithic henge monument located near Wallingford in Oxfordshire. The site comprises a roughly circular earthwork with an internal ditch and external bank, typical of henge construction from the third millennium BCE. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of ritual activity consistent with Neolithic ceremonial practice, including finds that suggest the monument served as a gathering place for communities in the Upper Thames Valley. The monument's preservation, though subject to some degradation over the centuries, remains sufficient to demonstrate the scale and significance of this prehistoric ritual centre.

The Devil's Quoits is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006359. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Devil's Quoits?

The Devil's Quoits is a Neolithic henge monument located near Wallingford in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006359.

Who is responsible for protecting The Devil's Quoits?

The Devil's Quoits 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 1006359.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Devil's Quoits?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great kitchen of manor house (1 km), Prehistoric and later settlements near Northmoor (1.5 km), Complex of rectangular enclosures, ring ditches and tracks (3 km).

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