Where is Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure?

Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN4 9ET), in the parish of Winterbourne Monkton.

How do I get to Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure?

Drivers can use postcode SN4 9ET.

Is Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure a protected site?

Yes — Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Is Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure free to visit?

Yes, Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure is free to enter.

How do I get to Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure?

Drivers can navigate to postcode SN4 9ET. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.

Windmills · South West England

Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure

In or near Avebury.

Free admission

Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure — a windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

A view north-east from Windmill Hill, near Winterbourne Monkton - geograph.org.uk - 1010961 — Brian Robert Marshall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure is a windmill located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Windmill Hill is a significant Neolithic site featuring a causewayed enclosure with three concentric ditches. It is known for its archaeological findings, including animal bones that suggest feasting and rituals. The site is part of the Avebury World Heritage Site and offers insights into early farming communities in Britain.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This prehistoric earthwork dates back to the Neolithic period and is characterised by its distinctive causewayed design. The site is significant for its insights into early human settlement and social organisation in Britain.

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Coordinates: 51.4418, -1.8767
District: Wiltshire
Parish: Winterbourne Monkton
Postcode: SN4 9ET
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
Phone: 01672 539 250
Opening: Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
Official site: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Sources

osm: way/1125397107 (ODbL)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure?: Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN4 9ET), in the parish of Winterbourne Monkton.
What is Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure?: Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure — a windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure?: Drivers can use postcode SN4 9ET.
Is Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure a protected site?: Yes — Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure free to visit?: Yes, Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure is free to enter.
How do I get to Windmill Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure?: Drivers can navigate to postcode SN4 9ET. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.