Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWalldown enclosures

Walldown enclosures

England
List entry 1017368
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Walldown enclosures is a Neolithic monument complex located in Hampshire, England. The site comprises multiple enclosures defined by ditches and banks, characteristic of causewayed camp architecture from the early Neolithic period, roughly 4000 to 3500 BCE. Such enclosures are thought to have served ceremonial, communal, or defensive functions, though their precise purpose remains debated among archaeologists. The monument survives as earthwork remains and represents an important example of early Neolithic settlement and gathering activity in southern England.

Walldown enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017368. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Walldown enclosures?

Walldown enclosures is a Neolithic monument complex located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017368.

Who is responsible for protecting Walldown enclosures?

Walldown enclosures 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 1017368.

What other scheduled monuments are near Walldown enclosures?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows, 980m east of Woolmer Pond Cottage (2.1 km), Bowl barrow 820m ESE of Woolmer Pond Cottage (2.2 km), Bowl barrow on Long Down, 920m north east of Sewage Works at Longmoor Camp (2.5 km).

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