Scheduled MonumentsEngland'Woodhenge', Arminghall

'Woodhenge', Arminghall

England
List entry 1003985
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Woodhenge is a Neolithic henge monument located near Arminghall in Norfolk, England, dating to approximately 3500 BCE. The site comprises a circular arrangement of post holes that once held timber posts, forming a timber circle or ceremonial structure that predates the stone circles found elsewhere in Britain. Excavations conducted in the 1930s revealed six concentric rings of post holes, with the largest posts positioned in the outer rings, suggesting a substantial timber construction of considerable ceremonial or ritual significance. The monument represents an important early example of Neolithic monumental architecture in East Anglia and provides archaeological evidence of timber-based ritual landscapes during the early Neolithic period.

'Woodhenge', Arminghall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003985. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is 'Woodhenge', Arminghall?

Woodhenge is a Neolithic henge 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.

Who is responsible for protecting 'Woodhenge', Arminghall?

'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.

What other scheduled monuments are near 'Woodhenge', Arminghall?

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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