Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMere End Down Romano-British field system

Mere End Down Romano-British field system

England
List entry 1415438
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mere End Down Romano-British field system is a Romano-British agricultural landscape located in Berkshire, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site preserves evidence of ancient field divisions and land use patterns characteristic of the Romano-British era, demonstrating the organisation of agricultural activity during the first four centuries of the Common Era. The field system reflects the economic and settlement patterns of rural Romano-British communities in the region, providing archaeological evidence of how the countryside was managed and exploited during the Roman occupation of Britain.

Mere End Down Romano-British field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1415438. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mere End Down Romano-British field system?

Mere End Down Romano-British field system is a Romano-British agricultural landscape located in Berkshire, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1415438.

Who is responsible for protecting Mere End Down Romano-British field system?

Mere End Down Romano-British field system 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 1415438.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mere End Down Romano-British field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mere End Down disc barrow (0.5 km), Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm (1.3 km), Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages (3.5 km).

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