Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire

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History & significance

Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery is a scheduled ancient monument located between the A32 and Marlands Lane at West Meon in Hampshire. The site comprises evidence of Anglo-Saxon burial activity, alongside archaeological remains suggesting a possible structural element and a Bronze Age ring ditch, indicating repeated use of this location across different periods. The Anglo-Saxon cemetery represents the settlement and burial practices of the post-Roman period in this region of Hampshire, whilst the Bronze Age ring ditch demonstrates the earlier Bronze Age occupation or ritual use of the landscape. This palimpsest of archaeological features, spanning from the Bronze Age through the Anglo-Saxon period, makes the site significant for understanding long-term patterns of land use and settlement in southern England.

Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409204. View the official record →

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