Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement and field system on Black Hill

Settlement and field system on Black Hill

England
List entry 1002846
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Settlement and field system on Black Hill is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset, comprising evidence of ancient settlement occupation and associated agricultural land division. The site consists of archaeological remains dating to the Iron Age period, including earthwork features that reflect both domestic settlement patterns and the field systems used for cultivation and stock management. The physical character of the monument is preserved as earthwork traces visible in the landscape, representing an important record of Iron Age land use and settlement organisation in the region. Such settlement and field system complexes provide valuable evidence for understanding the economy, social structure, and territorial arrangements of Iron Age communities in southern Britain.

Settlement and field system on Black Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002846. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement and field system on Black Hill?

Settlement and field system on Black Hill is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset, comprising evidence of ancient settlement occupation and associated agricultural land division. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002846.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement and field system on Black Hill?

Settlement and field system on Black Hill 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 1002846.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement and field system on Black Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 380m west of Whitfield Farm (8.9 km), Poundbury Camp, associated monuments and section of Roman aqueduct. (9.2 km), Colliton Park Roman house (9.6 km).

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