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 (250m) N of Field Barn is an ancient monument comprising ridge and furrow earthworks and associated field boundaries located in Wiltshire. The site represents medieval agricultural organisation, with the ridge and furrow patterns indicating the open field system of cultivation that was characteristic of the medieval period in England. The survival of these earthwork features demonstrates the historical land use and farming practices of the medieval community in this locality. Such field systems are valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and the organisation of agricultural land in the English countryside.

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 (250m) N of Field Barn is an ancient monument comprising ridge and furrow earthworks and associated field boundaries 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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