Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHighlands Farm Palaeolithic site

Highlands Farm Palaeolithic site

England
List entry 1004855
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Highlands Farm is a Palaeolithic site located in Oxfordshire, England, and represents evidence of early human occupation during the Stone Age. The site has yielded artefactual material consistent with Palaeolithic activity, contributing to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns in the Thames Valley region. As a designated heritage monument, Highlands Farm holds significance for the study of early human presence and behaviour in southern Britain during the Pleistocene period.

Highlands Farm Palaeolithic site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004855. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Highlands Farm Palaeolithic site?

Highlands Farm is a Palaeolithic site located in Oxfordshire, England, and represents evidence of early human occupation during the Stone Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004855.

Who is responsible for protecting Highlands Farm Palaeolithic site?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Highlands Farm Palaeolithic site?

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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