Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRegular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar

Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar

England
List entry 1020578
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar is a prehistoric field system located in Devon, England. The site comprises a planned arrangement of small agricultural plots organised on a regular grid pattern, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age land division practices. Such field systems represent important evidence of ancient agricultural organisation and land tenure, demonstrating systematic approaches to farming and resource management in prehistoric communities. The regularity of the layout suggests a coordinated scheme of landscape organisation, providing archaeological insight into how prehistoric societies structured their exploitation of the countryside.

Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020578. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar?

Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar is a prehistoric field system located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020578.

Who is responsible for protecting Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar?

Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar 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 1020578.

What other scheduled monuments are near Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two hut circles and associated field systems and enclosure at Mousehill Brake (0.3 km), Bowl barrow 210m south of West Soar (0.5 km), Medieval farmstead and field system at Warren Barn, 500m south and 400m south west of West Soar (0.6 km).

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