Scheduled MonumentsEnglandField system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn

Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn

England
List entry 1019039
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn is a prehistoric agricultural landscape feature located in Wiltshire. The site comprises an ancient field system arranged on sloping terrain, indicative of early farming settlement and land management practices. Such field systems typically date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, reflecting the organised cultivation and tenure patterns of prehistoric communities. The location on north-west facing slopes would have offered practical advantages for early agriculture, with exposure and drainage suitable for cereal cultivation and pastoral activity.

Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019039. View the official record →

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What is Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn?

Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn is a prehistoric agricultural landscape feature located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019039.

Who is responsible for protecting Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn?

Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn 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 1019039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval field system (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm (3.8 km), Barrow on The Warren (4.2 km).

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