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Minchinhampton Common is a multi-period archaeological site in Gloucestershire containing evidence of human activity spanning several centuries. The site comprises prehistoric and later features, including earthworks and surface scatters indicative of settlement and land use across different historical periods. Located on the Cotswold plateau, the common preserves archaeological remains that reflect patterns of occupation and exploitation of this upland landscape from antiquity through the medieval period. The site's designation recognises its significance as a palimpsest of human activity illustrating long-term landscape change in the region.
Multi-period site on Minchinhampton Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010433. View the official record →
Minchinhampton Common is a multi-period archaeological site in Gloucestershire containing evidence of human activity spanning several centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010433.
Multi-period site on Minchinhampton Common 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 1010433.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Beverston Castle Farm (6.8 km), Quadrangular castle at Beverston (7.1 km), Beverston Castle barn (7.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Multi-period site on Minchinhampton Common'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 site on Minchinhampton Common stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.