Medieval settlement and prehistoric field system 520m north east and 760m east of Snap Farm

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History & significance

Medieval settlement and prehistoric field system 520m north east and 760m east of Snap Farm is a complex archaeological site in Wiltshire comprising evidence of human activity spanning multiple periods. The prehistoric component consists of field systems whose earthworks and cropmark evidence testify to agricultural organisation during the Bronze Age or Iron Age, whilst the medieval settlement represents later occupation and land use of the same general area. The site demonstrates the continuity and changing patterns of settlement and land management across a considerable span of prehistoric and medieval timescales. The monument is recorded under the heritage list entry 1017366 and remains significant for understanding the long-term development of rural settlement in the Wiltshire landscape.

Medieval settlement and prehistoric field system 520m north east and 760m east of Snap Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017366. View the official record →

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