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Barham Downs is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a prehistoric linear earthwork and Anglo-Saxon barrow field located in Kent. The linear earthwork represents a significant prehistoric boundary or territorial marker, whilst the barrow cemetery reflects Anglo-Saxon burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. The site demonstrates the continuity and reuse of landscape features across multiple periods of prehistory and early medieval occupation. The monument provides important archaeological evidence for understanding land use, social organisation and cultural transitions in southeastern England from prehistoric through Anglo-Saxon times.
Anglo-Saxon barrow field and prehistoric linear earthwork on Barham Downs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013377. View the official record →
Barham Downs is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a prehistoric linear earthwork and Anglo-Saxon barrow field located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013377.
Anglo-Saxon barrow field and prehistoric linear earthwork on Barham Downs 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 1013377.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 350m south west of Upper Digges Farm (1.5 km), Bowl barrow south east of Rectory Lane (1.6 km), Enclosures W of Woodlands (1.8 km).
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