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Multi-period settlement, cemetery, and ceremonial complex W of Lechlade is a substantial archaeological site in Gloucestershire encompassing occupation and activity spanning from the Neolithic period through to the medieval period. The site comprises evidence of settlement structures, burial grounds, and ceremonial features that collectively demonstrate continuous or repeated use of this location across several millennia. The complexity and longevity of activity at this location reflects its significance as a focal point for human settlement and ritual practice in the Upper Thames Valley region. The site's multi-period character makes it an important record of long-term patterns of occupation and land use in this part of the English Midlands and South West.
Multi-period settlement, cemetery, and ceremonial complex W of Lechlade is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003434. View the official record →
Multi-period settlement, cemetery, and ceremonial complex W of Lechlade is a substantial archaeological site in Gloucestershire encompassing occupation and activity spanning from the Neolithic period through to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003434.
Multi-period settlement, cemetery, and ceremonial complex W of Lechlade 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 1003434.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Highworth circles 600m south east of North Leaze Farm (5.5 km), Highworth circle 350m north east of Common Farm (7 km), Highworth circle 200m north east of Common Farm (7.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Multi-period settlement, cemetery, and ceremonial complex W of Lechlade's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Multi-period settlement, cemetery, and ceremonial complex W of Lechlade stands on Kellaways Formation And Oxford Clay Formation (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Oxfordian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.