Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath

Three quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath

England
List entry 1005944
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath is a complex of four roughly rectangular enclosures formed by banks and ditches, located on the heathland of Banstead in Surrey. The earthworks are of uncertain date but are considered prehistoric or early historic in origin, possibly representing settlement or ritual sites from the Iron Age or Romano-British period. The monuments survive as substantial linear banks with associated ditches that define the quadrangular shapes, though their archaeological significance and precise chronology remain to be fully established through systematic investigation. The site forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of Banstead Heath, an area that has yielded evidence of human activity across multiple prehistoric periods.

Three quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005944. View the official record →

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What is Three quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath?

Three quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath is a complex of four roughly rectangular enclosures formed by banks and ditches, located on the heathland of Banstead in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005944.

Who is responsible for protecting Three quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath?

Three quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath 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 1005944.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 130m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (4.9 km), Bowl barrow 200m north of Flanchford Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (5 km).

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