Part of a Later Prehistoric or Romano-British field system 250m north of Eggardon Hill Farm

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History & significance

Part of a Later Prehistoric or Romano-British field system 250m north of Eggardon Hill Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising archaeological remains of agricultural land division. The field system is characteristic of the later Iron Age through Roman period in Dorset, representing evidence of organised agricultural practice and land management during these epochs. The monument survives as earthworks and buried archaeological deposits that contribute to understanding settlement patterns and economic activity in the wider landscape surrounding Eggardon Hill. Its designation reflects the regional importance of Romano-British agricultural infrastructure in this area of south-west England.

Part of a Later Prehistoric or Romano-British field system 250m north of Eggardon Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002807. View the official record →

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