Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden

The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden

England
List entry 1014617
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Hatfield Earthwork is a henge monument and associated mound complex located near Marden in Wiltshire, England. Dating to the Neolithic period, the site comprises a substantial henge enclosure formed by a ditch and bank, alongside remains of what appears to have been a monumental earthen mound, indicating significant ritual or ceremonial importance during prehistoric times. The monument represents evidence of organised labour and social complexity characteristic of Neolithic communities in the Wiltshire chalk downlands. The site survives today as earthwork remains, though its form has been modified by agricultural use and the passage of time.

The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden?

The Hatfield Earthwork is a henge monument and associated mound complex located near Marden in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014617.

Who is responsible for protecting The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden?

The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden 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 1014617.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ell Barrow, long barrow (7.1 km), Enclosure on Black Heath Down (7.3 km), Compton Farm Romano-British and Early Medieval occupation sites and associated cultivation earthworks (7.5 km).

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