Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo enclosures on Winterbourne Down

Two enclosures on Winterbourne Down

England
List entry 1003043
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two enclosures on Winterbourne Down is a Neolithic monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of two distinct enclosure structures dating to the Neolithic period, representing evidence of early settlement and land use in the Wessex region. The enclosures are defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of Neolithic causewayed or non-causewayed enclosure types that served purposes ranging from ceremonial gathering to stock management and habitation. This monument contributes to understanding Neolithic territorial organisation and settlement patterns in the chalk downlands of central southern England.

Two enclosures on Winterbourne Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two enclosures on Winterbourne Down?

Two enclosures on Winterbourne Down is a Neolithic monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003043.

Who is responsible for protecting Two enclosures on Winterbourne Down?

Two enclosures on Winterbourne Down 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 1003043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two enclosures on Winterbourne Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore (9.7 km), Pair of bowl barrows 150m north of the Wansdyke on All Cannings Down (9.9 km), Section of the Wansdyke (10.1 km).

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