Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of a prehistoric field system on Codford Down

Part of a prehistoric field system on Codford Down

England
List entry 1016559
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Part of a prehistoric field system on Codford Down is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surviving traces of agricultural land division from the prehistoric period. Located on Codford Down in Wiltshire, the field system consists of linear features and boundaries that reflect the organisation of farming communities during prehistory. The monument demonstrates the long continuity of land use and settlement patterns in the chalkland landscape of Wiltshire, with the field boundaries remaining visible as earthwork features within the downland topography. The site is significant for understanding prehistoric agriculture and land management in southern England during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods.

Part of a prehistoric field system on Codford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016559. View the official record →

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What is Part of a prehistoric field system on Codford Down?

Part of a prehistoric field system on Codford Down is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surviving traces of agricultural land division from the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016559.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of a prehistoric field system on Codford Down?

Part of a prehistoric field system on Codford Down 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 1016559.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of a prehistoric field system on Codford Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British village N of Stockton Wood (6.9 km), Field system on Wylye Down (7.3 km), Bilbury Rings (7.4 km).

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