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Field system on Green Down is a prehistoric field system located in Dorset, England. The monument comprises a series of small rectangular and sub-rectangular fields defined by low banks and lynchets, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age agricultural organization. Such field systems represent the earliest substantial evidence of landscape division and organized farming practices in southern Britain, demonstrating the sophistication of prehistoric agriculture and settlement patterns. The earthworks remain visible as subtle topographical features across the downland, providing important evidence for understanding prehistoric land use and social organization in the region.
Field system on Green Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002430. View the official record →
Field system on Green Down is a prehistoric field system located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002430.
Field system on Green 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 1002430.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 850m west of Weatherby Castle hillfort (8.1 km), Bowl barrow on Burleston Down 840m south east of Crawthorne Farm (8.5 km), Round barrow W of Ashley Barn (8.8 km).
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