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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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Berwick Down settlement complex is a multi-period site of Iron Age and Romano-British occupation located approximately 700 metres south-east of Ashcombe Farm in Wiltshire. Archaeological investigation has identified settlement evidence spanning from the Iron Age through the Romano-British period, indicating sustained human habitation and land use across several centuries. The site comprises various structural remains and associated features typical of settlement activity during these periods. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and represents important evidence for understanding settlement patterns and economic organisation in this region during pre-Roman and Roman times.

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?

The Berwick Down settlement complex is a multi-period site of Iron Age and Romano-British occupation 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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