MenuMaumbury Rings, Dorset
Maumbury Rings is a Neolithic henge in the south of Dorchester, Dorset. It is a large circular earthwork, 260ft in diameter, with a single bank and an entrance to the north-east. During the Roman period it was adapted for use as an amphitheatre. During the Civil War it was used as an artillery fort guarding the southern approach to Dorchester. It is within the council area of Dorset.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1003204.
Primary Name(s): Maumbury Rings
Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.707984,-2.4403037
Grid Reference: SY 6900 8990
Civil Parish: Dorchester CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA
GBPN ID: GBPN303259
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Maumbury_Rings,_Dorset_303259
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1003204.
Primary Name(s): Maumbury Rings
Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.707984,-2.4403037
Grid Reference: SY 6900 8990
Civil Parish: Dorchester CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA
GBPN ID: GBPN303259
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Maumbury_Rings,_Dorset_303259