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 site in Wiltshire comprising remains of multiple periods of occupation and use. The Bronze Age ring ditches represent circular enclosures of prehistoric date, whilst the early medieval features indicate significant settlement activity during the Anglo-Saxon period, including evidence of high-status occupation consistent with royal or aristocratic use. The presence of both a palace structure and an associated church suggests this was an important early medieval power centre. The site's multi-period character and the archaeological deposits it contains make it of considerable importance for understanding settlement patterns and social organisation across both prehistoric and early medieval Wiltshire.

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 site in Wiltshire comprising remains of multiple periods of occupation and use. 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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