Scheduled MonumentsEnglandField system 200m south east of Longley Cottage

Field system 200m south east of Longley Cottage

England
List entry 1018080
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Field system 200m south east of Longley Cottage is a prehistoric or early medieval agricultural landscape feature located in Cheshire. The field system comprises a series of linear earthworks and subdivisions that reflect the organised cultivation and tenure patterns of an early agrarian community. Such field systems are commonly identified through ridge and furrow formations or stone and soil boundaries that delineate individual plots of arable or pastoral land. The site's exact dating and functional interpretation remain dependent upon archaeological survey and comparison with similar systems across the region, which typically span from the Iron Age through to the medieval period.

Field system 200m south east of Longley Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Field system 200m south east of Longley Cottage?

Field system 200m south east of Longley Cottage is a prehistoric or early medieval agricultural landscape feature located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018080.

Who is responsible for protecting Field system 200m south east of Longley Cottage?

Field system 200m south east of Longley Cottage 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 1018080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Field system 200m south east of Longley Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 300m WSW of Fishpool Lane Farm (4.6 km), High Billinge bowl barrow (4.6 km), Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm (4.7 km).

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