Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCropmark complex NE of Model Farm

Cropmark complex NE of Model Farm

England
List entry 1006961
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cropmark complex north-east of Model Farm is a prehistoric archaeological site in Berkshire, comprising a network of linear features and enclosures visible primarily through cropmark evidence. The site demonstrates settlement and land division patterns characteristic of the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods, when such linear boundaries were commonly employed to organise agricultural land and define territorial holdings. The precise chronology and functional character of individual elements within the complex remain subject to archaeological interpretation, though the scale and configuration of the features suggest a site of some organisational complexity. Such cropmark complexes serve as important evidence for prehistoric land use and settlement hierarchy in the Thames Valley region, where ploughing has obscured surface remains that survive as soil and vegetation variations detectable from aerial survey.

Cropmark complex NE of Model Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006961. View the official record →

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What is Cropmark complex NE of Model Farm?

Cropmark complex north-east of Model Farm is a prehistoric archaeological site in Berkshire, comprising a network of linear features and enclosures visible primarily through cropmark evidence. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006961.

Who is responsible for protecting Cropmark complex NE of Model Farm?

Cropmark complex NE of Model 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 1006961.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cropmark complex NE of Model Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cropmark complex S of Charvil Lane (0.5 km), Cropmark site E of Broadmoor Lane (0.7 km), Cropmark complex in Straighthanger Field (0.8 km).

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