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Field system on Chitterne Down is a prehistoric agricultural landscape situated on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. The field system consists of lyncheted fields and associated earthworks that represent Bronze Age or Iron Age cultivation practices, though the precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. The monument preserves evidence of ancient land division and agricultural management across the Down, with surviving ridge and furrow patterns and field boundaries visible as earthwork features. Such systems are characteristic of prehistoric downland exploitation in southern England and demonstrate the long-term organisation of farming communities in this region.
Field system on Chitterne Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009462. View the official record →
Field system on Chitterne Down is a prehistoric agricultural landscape situated on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009462.
Field system on Chitterne Down 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 1009462.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning (6.4 km), Stapleford Castle (7.6 km), East Castle (8.5 km).
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