Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, SSW of Ladle Hill

The eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, SSW of Ladle Hill

England
List entry 1012040
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, situated south-southwest of Ladle Hill in Hampshire, is an Iron Age monument comprising a rectilinear earthwork of archaeological significance. The enclosure consists of a roughly rectangular plan defined by substantial banks and ditches, characteristic of settlement or defensive structures from the Iron Age period. Its relationship to the western enclosure and proximity to other contemporary monuments in the vicinity suggests it formed part of a broader pattern of land organisation and occupation during the later prehistoric period. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork feature of material importance to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns in the Hampshire chalklands.

The eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, SSW of Ladle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012040. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, SSW of Ladle Hill?

The eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, situated south-southwest of Ladle Hill in Hampshire, is an Iron Age monument comprising a rectilinear earthwork of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012040.

Who is responsible for protecting The eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, SSW of Ladle Hill?

The eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, SSW of Ladle Hill 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 1012040.

What other scheduled monuments are near The eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, SSW of Ladle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 100m east of Thorn Down: one of the group known as Seven Barrows (1.9 km), Round barrow 150yds (140m) E of The Hassock (3.8 km), Earthworks in Danegrove Copse (4 km).

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