Scheduled MonumentsEnglandField system on Hazel Down 850m north of Hazeldown Farm

Field system on Hazel Down 850m north of Hazeldown Farm

England
List entry 1017316
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Field system on Hazel Down is a surviving example of prehistoric or Romano-British agriculture located in Hampshire. The monument comprises ridge and furrow or similar field divisions preserved in the landscape approximately 850 metres north of Hazeldown Farm. Such field systems represent important evidence for understanding land use, settlement patterns, and farming practices during the Iron Age, Romano-British, or early medieval periods. The preservation of these earthworks provides archaeological insight into the organisation of rural communities and the intensification of agriculture during these historical phases.

Field system on Hazel Down 850m north of Hazeldown Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017316. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Field system on Hazel Down 850m north of Hazeldown Farm?

Field system on Hazel Down is a surviving example of prehistoric or Romano-British agriculture located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017316.

Who is responsible for protecting Field system on Hazel Down 850m north of Hazeldown Farm?

Field system on Hazel Down 850m north of Hazeldown Farm 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 1017316.

What other scheduled monuments are near Field system on Hazel Down 850m north of Hazeldown Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including John of Gaunt's Palace (8.1 km), Gains Castle: a 13th century ringwork and bailey (8.4 km), Andover-Redbridge canal, Chalk Hill Lock, Horsebridge (8.5 km).

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