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The Ring earthwork is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular or oval bank and ditch formation, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction, though its precise chronology requires further archaeological investigation. The earthwork's physical dimensions and defensive characteristics suggest it functioned as a settlement or territorial marker during the later prehistoric period. The site remains of significance for understanding settlement patterns and land use in prehistoric Hampshire, though detailed archaeological study would be necessary to establish its specific dating and functional context with greater certainty.
The Ring earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001941. View the official record →
The Ring earthwork is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001941.
The Ring earthwork 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 1001941.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netley Castle (9 km), Netley Abbey; precinct wall and moat (9 km), Bowl barrow 100m north-east of Ipley crossroads (10 km).
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