Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape

Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape

England
List entry 1009301
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape is a designated ancient monument in Wiltshire comprising archaeological remains spanning the prehistoric and Romano-British periods. The site contains structural and artefactual evidence of settlement and land use across multiple millennia, reflecting the long occupation history of this part of the Wiltshire chalk downlands. The landscape encompasses features characteristic of both prehistoric and Roman activity, providing insight into continuity and change in settlement patterns and economic practices across these periods. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its potential to illuminate aspects of prehistoric and Romano-British society and the relationship between communities and their environment in southern Britain.

Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009301. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape?

Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape is a designated ancient monument in Wiltshire comprising archaeological remains spanning the prehistoric and Romano-British periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009301.

Who is responsible for protecting Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape?

Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape 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 1009301.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of barrows near Field Barn (8.6 km), Bowl barrow 1020m north west of White Farm (8.8 km), Bowl barrow 300m north of White Farm (9.2 km).

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