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Woodhenge is an Early Neolithic ritual monument located near Arminghall in Norfolk, England, dating to approximately 3500 BCE. The site consists of a series of concentric circles of post holes, which once supported substantial wooden posts arranged in a pattern similar to the stone circles of later prehistoric periods. Excavations revealed the presence of a central burial, indicating its function as both a ceremonial centre and a place of sepulchral significance. The monument represents an important example of Early Neolithic monumental architecture in eastern England and provides evidence of the sophisticated spatial planning employed in the construction of ritual landscapes during this period.
'Woodhenge', Arminghall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003985. View the official record →
Woodhenge is an Early Neolithic ritual monument located near Arminghall in Norfolk, England, dating to approximately 3500 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003985.
'Woodhenge', Arminghall 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 1003985.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm (1 km), Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall (1.4 km), Barrow cemetery 450m N of Markshall Farm (1.5 km).
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