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The Medieval farmstead at Downash, located approximately 300 metres north east of Freshfield Farm in Sussex, is a scheduled ancient monument representing settlement and agricultural activity during the medieval period. The site comprises earthwork remains that indicate the former layout and organisation of a medieval rural holding, typical of the dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of much of the Sussex countryside during the medieval centuries. The physical evidence preserved at Downash contributes to understanding of medieval land use and farming practice in the region, though the precise dating within the medieval period and the specific functions of individual features remain subjects for archaeological investigation. As a scheduled monument, the site is protected under national heritage legislation and represents an important archaeological resource for the study of medieval rural settlement in southern England.
Medieval farmstead at Downash, 300m north east of Freshfield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016771. View the official record →
The Medieval farmstead at Downash, located approximately 300 metres north east of Freshfield Farm in Sussex, is a scheduled ancient monument representing settlement and agricultural activity during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016771.
Medieval farmstead at Downash, 300m north east of Freshfield Farm 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 1016771.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Beachy Brow 700m east of Ringwood (9 km), Bowl barrow on Beachy Brow 780m east of Ringwood (9 km), Two bowl barrows on Beachy Brow 730m east of Ringwood (9.1 km).
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