Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo Highworth circles 250m and 325m north of Eastrop Farm

Two Highworth circles 250m and 325m north of Eastrop Farm

England
List entry 1016385
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two Highworth circles is a pair of prehistoric ring ditches located approximately 250 metres and 325 metres north of Eastrop Farm near Highworth in Wiltshire. The monuments date to the Bronze Age and represent the remains of burial mounds or ceremonial structures, identified through archaeological survey and cropmark evidence. Both circles are defined by ditches that once enclosed raised earthen mounds, a characteristic form of funerary architecture common throughout the Wiltshire downs during the second millennium BC. The site contributes to the wider landscape of Bronze Age ritual and mortuary practice evident across this archaeologically rich region.

Two Highworth circles 250m and 325m north of Eastrop Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016385. View the official record →

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What is Two Highworth circles 250m and 325m north of Eastrop Farm?

Two Highworth circles is a pair of prehistoric ring ditches located approximately 250 metres and 325 metres north of Eastrop Farm near Highworth in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016385.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Highworth circles 250m and 325m north of Eastrop Farm?

Two Highworth circles 250m and 325m north of Eastrop Farm 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 1016385.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Highworth circles 250m and 325m north of Eastrop Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Highworth circle 200m south east of Common Farm (0.3 km), Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm (0.6 km), Medieval settlement remains immediately south east of Fresden Farm (1.7 km).

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