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Ancient settlement E of Lyscombe Bottom is an archaeological site consisting of the remains of an Iron Age settlement located in Dorset. The site comprises ditched enclosures and associated earthworks characteristic of Iron Age domestic occupation in the region, dating to the later prehistoric period. The settlement's physical layout reflects the typical defensive and organisational strategies of Iron Age communities in southern Britain, with evidence of structured land use and settlement clustering. The site contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in Dorset during the final centuries before the Roman conquest.
Ancient settlement E of Lyscombe Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004568. View the official record →
Ancient settlement E of Lyscombe Bottom is an archaeological site consisting of the remains of an Iron Age settlement located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004568.
Ancient settlement E of Lyscombe Bottom 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 1004568.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace (8.8 km), Roman road over Thorncombe Wood and Black Heath (9.5 km), The Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath (9.7 km).
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