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Barham Downs is a site containing a prehistoric linear earthwork and Anglo-Saxon barrow field located in Kent, England. The linear earthwork dates to the prehistoric period and represents an important territorial or boundary marker from ancient times. The Anglo-Saxon barrow field comprises multiple burial mounds that reflect the funerary practices and settlement patterns of early medieval communities in the region. Together, these elements demonstrate the long continuity of use and significance of this landscape from prehistoric through Anglo-Saxon periods.
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 site containing a prehistoric linear earthwork and Anglo-Saxon barrow field located in Kent, England. 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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