Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRegular aggregate field system and double lynchet trackway 640m south east and 460m east of Dee Barn

Regular aggregate field system and double lynchet trackway 640m south east and 460m east of Dee Barn

England
List entry 1019143
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The regular aggregate field system and double lynchet trackway located south east and east of Dee Barn in Wiltshire is a prehistoric agricultural landscape monument dating to the Bronze Age. The site comprises a field system of regular plot divisions characteristic of Bronze Age farming practice, accompanied by a double lynchet trackway which represents a routeway with banks formed through cumulative use and erosion. Double lynchets indicate sustained agricultural activity over extended periods, with the parallel banks denoting the edges of worn communication routes within the settled landscape. The monument's configuration and preservation provide archaeological evidence of land organisation and settlement patterns typical of the Bronze Age period in Wiltshire's chalk downland.

Regular aggregate field system and double lynchet trackway 640m south east and 460m east of Dee Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019143. View the official record →

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What is Regular aggregate field system and double lynchet trackway 640m south east and 460m east of Dee Barn?

The regular aggregate field system and double lynchet trackway located south east and east of Dee Barn in Wiltshire is a prehistoric agricultural landscape monument dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019143.

Who is responsible for protecting Regular aggregate field system and double lynchet trackway 640m south east and 460m east of Dee Barn?

Regular aggregate field system and double lynchet trackway 640m south east and 460m east of Dee Barn 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 1019143.

What other scheduled monuments are near Regular aggregate field system and double lynchet trackway 640m south east and 460m east of Dee Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval field system (3.3 km), Barrow on The Warren (3.4 km), Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm (3.7 km).

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