Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAncient cultivation terraces

Ancient cultivation terraces

England
List entry 1005608
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ancient cultivation terraces is a scheduled monument consisting of agricultural earthworks located in Wiltshire. The terraces represent the physical remains of medieval or earlier arable farming practices, with the field systems showing evidence of strip cultivation methods characteristic of open field agriculture. The earthworks survive as linear banks and lynchets formed through repeated ploughing and the accumulation of soil along field boundaries over centuries of use. These features provide important archaeological evidence for understanding historical land management and rural settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

Ancient cultivation terraces is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005608. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ancient cultivation terraces?

Ancient cultivation terraces is a scheduled monument consisting of agricultural earthworks located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005608.

Who is responsible for protecting Ancient cultivation terraces?

Ancient cultivation terraces 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 1005608.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ancient cultivation terraces?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hare Warren Control Station (8 km), Neale's Barrow, round barrow (8.1 km), Harnham Bridge (8.1 km).

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