Scheduled MonumentsEnglandField system on Wylye Down

Field system on Wylye Down

England
List entry 1004698
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Field system on Wylye Down is a prehistoric or Romano-British field system located in Wiltshire. The monument comprises linear earthwork divisions characteristic of ancient agricultural organisation, representing a landscape shaped by early farming communities. Such field systems provide archaeological evidence for land management practices and territorial arrangement during the Iron Age or Roman period. The site forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of the Wylye Valley, contributing to understanding of rural settlement patterns and agricultural economy in southern Britain.

Field system on Wylye Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004698. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Field system on Wylye Down?

Field system on Wylye Down is a prehistoric or Romano-British field system located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004698.

Who is responsible for protecting Field system on Wylye Down?

Field system on Wylye 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 1004698.

What other scheduled monuments are near Field system on Wylye Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chiselbury Camp hillfort, cross dykes and site of turnpike toll house (8.1 km), Two chalk military badges 380m and 550m west of Sheep Well (9.1 km), Buxbury round barrow, Buxbury Hill (9.1 km).

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