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

The field system on Hazel Down is a prehistoric agricultural landscape situated approximately 850 metres north of Hazeldown Farm in Hampshire. The monument comprises evidence of ancient cultivation patterns and field boundaries that reflect the farming practices of early communities in the region. Such field systems typically date from the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods and represent the physical organisation of land for agricultural use by these prehistoric populations. The survival of these earthwork features provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns and land use strategies in prehistoric Hampshire.

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?

The field system on Hazel Down is a prehistoric agricultural landscape situated approximately 850 metres north of Hazeldown Farm 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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