Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm

Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm

England
List entry 1020584
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Brockington is a medieval settlement located immediately north east of Brockington Farm in Dorset. The site is recorded as an earthwork monument comprising the remains of ridge and furrow cultivation and settlement features that reflect medieval agricultural and domestic occupation. The settlement represents the typical pattern of medieval land use in Dorset, with evidence of both arable farming practices and habitation structures. The earthworks visible at the site are consistent with occupation during the medieval period, demonstrating the long-established settlement patterns that characterised rural Dorset before later landscape changes.

Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020584. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm?

Brockington is a medieval settlement located immediately north east of Brockington Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020584.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm?

Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington 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 1020584.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bradford Barrow (7.3 km), Length of Roman road near King Down Farm (7.7 km), Group of round barrows on King Down (8.3 km).

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