Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRegular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm

Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm

England
List entry 1002013
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm is a complex of archaeological remains comprising later prehistoric or Romano-British field boundaries arranged in regular patterns, together with an Anglo-Saxon burial ground. The site is located on Farthing Downs in Surrey and represents evidence of sustained agricultural organisation and settlement in the area across multiple periods. The regular field system indicates systematic land division, whilst the Anglo-Saxon barrow field demonstrates the site's continued significance as a location for high-status burial during the early medieval period. The remains are designated as a scheduled ancient monument reflecting their archaeological importance to understanding land use and settlement patterns in Surrey.

Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002013. View the official record →

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What is Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm?

Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm is a complex of archaeological remains comprising later prehistoric or Romano-British field boundaries arranged in regular patterns, together with an Anglo-Saxon burial ground. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002013.

Who is responsible for protecting Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm?

Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm 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 1002013.

What other scheduled monuments are near Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bletchingley castle (ringwork and bailey) (7.5 km), Bowl barrow in south end of Hilly Field (7.8 km), Bowl barrow in Ivy Mill Lane (7.9 km).

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