Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarly medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage Farm

Early medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage Farm

England
List entry 1018389
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Early medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage Farm is a complex archaeological monument of multi-period significance located in Wiltshire. The site comprises Bronze Age ring ditches, indicating prehistoric ritual or domestic occupation, alongside evidence of early medieval settlement and aristocratic activity, including structural remains tentatively associated with a palace or high-status residence. An early medieval church is attested at the location, reflecting the Christianisation of elite settlement in the post-Roman period. The surviving earthworks and subsurface archaeology preserve an important record of long-term settlement continuity and social organisation from the Bronze Age through the early medieval period.

Early medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018389. View the official record →

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What is Early medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage Farm?

Early medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage Farm is a complex archaeological monument of multi-period significance located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018389.

Who is responsible for protecting Early medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage Farm?

Early medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage 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 1018389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Early medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Paul's Church tower and site of church (2.8 km), Market cross (2.9 km), Ringwork on Cam's Hill, 500m north east of Lawn Farm (3.3 km).

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