Scheduled MonumentsEnglandField system 275yds (250m) N of Field Barn

Field system 275yds (250m) N of Field Barn

England
List entry 1004739
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Field system 275yds N of Field Barn is an ancient monument comprising the fossilised remains of medieval or post-medieval agricultural land division and cultivation patterns located in Wiltshire. The site preserves evidence of historic field boundaries and ridge-and-furrow ploughing, which are visible as earthwork features in the landscape. Such field systems represent important archaeological records of past agrarian organisation and land use practices, typically dating from the medieval period through to early modern times. The preservation of these features as earthworks contributes to understanding the long-term development of the English countryside and its agricultural history.

Field system 275yds (250m) N of Field Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004739. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Field system 275yds (250m) N of Field Barn?

Field system 275yds N of Field Barn is an ancient monument comprising the fossilised remains of medieval or post-medieval agricultural land division and cultivation patterns located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004739.

Who is responsible for protecting Field system 275yds (250m) N of Field Barn?

Field system 275yds (250m) N of Field 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 1004739.

What other scheduled monuments are near Field system 275yds (250m) N of Field Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (2.2 km), Deserted medieval village E of Manor Farm (4.8 km), Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill (5.1 km).

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