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Afflington is a medieval settlement located in Dorset, England, documented as an ancient monument within the national heritage record. The site represents the remains of a nucleated settlement that developed during the medieval period, with evidence of occupation and land use patterns typical of rural communities in southern England. The physical remains visible at the monument include earthworks and field features that reflect the settlement's agricultural character and domestic organisation during its period of use. The site contributes to our understanding of medieval rural settlement patterns and land management practices in the Dorset landscape.
Medieval settlement at Afflington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016913. View the official record →
Afflington is a medieval settlement located in Dorset, England, documented as an ancient monument within the national heritage record. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016913.
Medieval settlement at Afflington 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 1016913.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 350m and 410m south of Afflington Barn (1.4 km), Bowl barrow 760m south west of Afflington Barn (1.8 km), Bowl barrow on North Hill, 400m north east of Renscombe Farm (2.3 km).
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