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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Overview

History & significance

Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn is an ancient monument consisting of a series of agricultural field divisions located in Wiltshire. The field system displays characteristics typical of prehistoric or Romano-British date, with evidence of strip-like divisions across the sloping terrain. Such field systems represent an important record of early agricultural land use and settlement patterns in southern England. The monument's position on sloping ground reflects the practical adaptation of farming practices to the local topography during antiquity.

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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Questions & answers

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 an ancient monument consisting of a series of agricultural field divisions 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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