Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed Iron Age farmstead and part of an associated field system 215m west of New Barn

Enclosed Iron Age farmstead and part of an associated field system 215m west of New Barn

England
List entry 1002859
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The enclosed Iron Age farmstead and associated field system located 215 metres west of New Barn in Dorset is a substantial example of later prehistoric settlement infrastructure dating to the Iron Age period. The monument comprises an enclosed domestic area alongside remnants of the contemporary field system that supported agricultural production, demonstrating the organized land use and farming practices characteristic of Iron Age communities in southern England. The enclosure and field boundaries, visible as earthwork features in the landscape, provide evidence of the spatial organization of Iron Age rural settlement and the integration of domestic and productive spaces within the wider agricultural landscape. This site contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and economic strategies of Iron Age Dorset during the final pre-Roman centuries.

Enclosed Iron Age farmstead and part of an associated field system 215m west of New Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002859. View the official record →

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What is Enclosed Iron Age farmstead and part of an associated field system 215m west of New Barn?

The enclosed Iron Age farmstead and associated field system located 215 metres west of New Barn in Dorset is a substantial example of later prehistoric settlement infrastructure dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002859.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed Iron Age farmstead and part of an associated field system 215m west of New Barn?

Enclosed Iron Age farmstead and part of an associated field system 215m west of New Barn 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 1002859.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Iron Age farmstead and part of an associated field system 215m west of New Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 165m NNW of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery (9.6 km), Bowl barrow 340m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery (9.7 km), Bowl barrow 300m WNW of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery (9.7 km).

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