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Field system on Stoke Down is a prehistoric agricultural landscape located in Wiltshire, comprising ridge and furrow cultivation remains and associated archaeological features. The system dates to the Iron Age or Romano-British period and represents evidence of ancient farming practices and land management in southern Britain. The field boundaries and ploughland traces visible on the site demonstrate the organization of agricultural production during these periods, reflecting the economic strategies of prehistoric and Romano-British communities in the region. The monument contributes to the archaeological record of upland agricultural development in Wiltshire during the later prehistoric and Roman periods.
Field system on Stoke Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004710. View the official record →
Field system on Stoke Down is a prehistoric agricultural landscape located in Wiltshire, comprising ridge and furrow cultivation remains and associated archaeological features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004710.
Field system on Stoke 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 1004710.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 120m north east of the junction of Grim's Ditch and Bokerley Dyke on Blagdon Hill (8.8 km), Two linear earthworks, two barrows and Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Tidpit Common Down (8.9 km), Barrow W of village (9.2 km).
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