Scheduled MonumentsEnglandParsonage Down Camp earthwork enclosure and associated field system.

Parsonage Down Camp earthwork enclosure and associated field system.

England
List entry 1009646
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Parsonage Down Camp is a prehistoric earthwork enclosure located in Wiltshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial defensive work characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns, featuring a ditched and banked enclosure that forms the primary structural element of the site. Associated with the main enclosure are the remains of an ancient field system, indicating sustained agricultural use of the surrounding landscape during the Iron Age period. The combination of settlement enclosure and organised field boundaries demonstrates the integrated nature of prehistoric land use and the importance of this locality for both habitation and farming activity.

Parsonage Down Camp earthwork enclosure and associated field system. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009646. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parsonage Down Camp earthwork enclosure and associated field system.?

Parsonage Down Camp is a prehistoric earthwork enclosure located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009646.

Who is responsible for protecting Parsonage Down Camp earthwork enclosure and associated field system.?

Parsonage Down Camp earthwork enclosure and associated 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 1009646.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parsonage Down Camp earthwork enclosure and associated field system.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood (6 km), Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring (6.5 km), Field system on Wylye Down (6.5 km).

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