Scheduled MonumentsEnglandField system

Field system

England
List entry 1002257
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Field system is a scheduled ancient monument in Sussex, England, comprising evidence of prehistoric and Romano-British agricultural organisation. The site preserves physical traces of strip fields and associated features that document the management and cultivation of land across multiple periods. Such field systems are significant archaeological indicators of settlement patterns, land tenure, and subsistence practices during the prehistoric and Roman periods in southern England. The monument contributes to understanding the long-term development of the Sussex landscape and the transition from Iron Age to Romano-British agrarian practices.

Field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002257. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Field system?

Field system is a scheduled ancient monument in Sussex, England, comprising evidence of prehistoric and Romano-British agricultural organisation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002257.

Who is responsible for protecting Field system?

Field system 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 1002257.

What other scheduled monuments are near Field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows south of Pashley (3.9 km), Medieval farmstead and regular aggregate field system, 805m west of Crapham Barn (3.9 km), Bowl barrow west of Well Combe (4.9 km).

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