Scheduled MonumentsEnglandField system in Old Park

Field system in Old Park

England
List entry 1002427
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Field system in Old Park is a prehistoric agricultural landscape located in Dorset, England. The monument comprises relict field boundaries and earthworks that represent a system of land division and cultivation from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. The field patterns, visible as banks and lynchets in the surviving topography, demonstrate the organization of arable and pastoral land management characteristic of later prehistoric communities in southern England. Such field systems provide evidence of settlement patterns, agricultural practices, and the economic basis of Iron Age societies in the region.

Field system in Old Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002427. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Field system in Old Park?

Field system in Old Park is a prehistoric agricultural landscape located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002427.

Who is responsible for protecting Field system in Old Park?

Field system in Old Park 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 1002427.

What other scheduled monuments are near Field system in Old Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Roman road north of Bagwood Coppice (9.6 km), Bowl barrow 500m north east of Bere Down Farm (9.8 km), Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm (9.8 km).

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