Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBagley Iron Age defended settlement enclosure and deserted medieval farm

Bagley Iron Age defended settlement enclosure and deserted medieval farm

England
List entry 1008468
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bagley is a monument complex in Somerset comprising an Iron Age defended settlement enclosure and the remains of a deserted medieval farm, reflecting successive periods of occupation and land use. The Iron Age enclosure represents a significant fortified site of the prehistoric period, whilst the medieval farm structures evidence the continued habitation and agricultural exploitation of the location during the medieval period. The site's dual chronological character demonstrates the strategic or economically favourable nature of its location, which warranted defensive investment in the Iron Age and subsequent settlement in the medieval period. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1008468.

Bagley Iron Age defended settlement enclosure and deserted medieval farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008468. View the official record →

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What is Bagley Iron Age defended settlement enclosure and deserted medieval farm?

Bagley is a monument complex in Somerset comprising an Iron Age defended settlement enclosure and the remains of a deserted medieval farm, reflecting successive periods of occupation and land use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008468.

Who is responsible for protecting Bagley Iron Age defended settlement enclosure and deserted medieval farm?

Bagley Iron Age defended settlement enclosure and deserted medieval 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 1008468.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bagley Iron Age defended settlement enclosure and deserted medieval farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Packhorse bridge 75m south east of The Old Vicarage (7.8 km), Packhorse bridge 60m north east of Royal Oak Farm (8 km), Round barrow 720m NNW of Spire Cross (8.3 km).

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