Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement on Berwick Down centred 700m south east of Ashcombe Farm

A complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement on Berwick Down centred 700m south east of Ashcombe Farm

England
List entry 1020964
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History & significance

A complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement on Berwick Down is an ancient monument located approximately 700 metres south-east of Ashcombe Farm in Wiltshire. The site comprises structural remains and archaeological deposits spanning the Iron Age and Romano-British periods, indicating sustained human occupation and activity across these successive cultural phases. The settlement complex represents an important example of continuity of land use from the pre-Roman Iron Age through the Roman occupation of Britain, providing evidence for the patterns of settlement and land management in the Downland region during these periods.

A complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement on Berwick Down centred 700m south east of Ashcombe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020964. View the official record →

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What is A complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement on Berwick Down centred 700m south east of Ashcombe Farm?

A complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement on Berwick Down is an ancient monument located approximately 700 metres south-east of Ashcombe Farm in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020964.

Who is responsible for protecting A complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement on Berwick Down centred 700m south east of Ashcombe Farm?

A complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement on Berwick Down centred 700m south east of Ashcombe Farm 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 1020964.

What other scheduled monuments are near A complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement on Berwick Down centred 700m south east of Ashcombe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow (8.4 km), Two Late Iron Age or Romano-British enclosed settlements with part of an associated field system 420m NNW of South Farm (8.6 km), Bowl barrow 700m south of Old Turnpike (8.6 km).

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