Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork and ancient fields SE of Lyscombe Bottom

Earthwork and ancient fields SE of Lyscombe Bottom

England
List entry 1002456
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork and ancient fields SE of Lyscombe Bottom is a prehistoric agricultural landscape situated in Dorset. The monument comprises field systems and associated earthworks that date to the Iron Age and represent the settlement and land use patterns of this period. The surviving banks and lynchets visible in the terrain demonstrate the organisation of agricultural activity and the management of arable and pastoral land in antiquity. Such field systems are significant for understanding the domestic economy and territorial arrangements of Iron Age communities in southern England.

Earthwork and ancient fields SE of Lyscombe Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002456. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork and ancient fields SE of Lyscombe Bottom?

Earthwork and ancient fields SE of Lyscombe Bottom is a prehistoric agricultural landscape situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002456.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork and ancient fields SE of Lyscombe Bottom?

Earthwork and ancient fields SE of Lyscombe Bottom 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 1002456.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork and ancient fields SE of Lyscombe Bottom?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road over Thorncombe Wood and Black Heath (9.3 km), The Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath (9.6 km), Bowl barrow 450m north west of Duck Dairy House (9.8 km).

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