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Highlands Farm is a Palaeolithic site located in Oxfordshire, England, containing evidence of human activity dating to the Middle Palaeolithic period. The site has yielded artefactual material indicative of early human occupation and exploitation of the landscape during the Pleistocene epoch. Its significance lies in the archaeological record it preserves of prehistoric hunter-gatherer activity in southern Britain during the last interglacial or early glacial phases. The site contributes to understanding patterns of human settlement and adaptation in the Thames Valley region during the deep past.
Highlands Farm Palaeolithic site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004855. View the official record →
Highlands Farm is a Palaeolithic site located in Oxfordshire, England, containing evidence of human activity dating to the Middle Palaeolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004855.
Highlands Farm Palaeolithic site 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 1004855.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greys Court; castle wall, towers and well house (2.8 km), Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue (5.4 km), Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue (5.6 km).
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