Romano-British pottery site, prehistoric ring-ditches and enclosures, including medieval ridge and furrow, Lower Farm, Nuneham Courtenay

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Lower Farm, Nuneham Courtenay is a multi-period archaeological site in Oxfordshire containing evidence of human activity spanning from the prehistoric period through to the medieval era. The site is characterized by several prehistoric ring-ditches and enclosures, which represent settlement or ceremonial activity during the Bronze Age or Iron Age. Romano-British pottery finds indicate occupation or activity during the Roman period, suggesting continuity of settlement at this location into the classical period. The survival of ridge and furrow earthworks across the site provides evidence of medieval agricultural practice, demonstrating the long-term importance of this landscape for human use and habitation.

Romano-British pottery site, prehistoric ring-ditches and enclosures, including medieval ridge and furrow, Lower Farm, Nuneham Courtenay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1471867. View the official record →

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