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Settlement on Smacam Down

England
List entry 1002848
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement on Smacam Down is a Bronze Age settlement located in Dorset. The site comprises the remains of circular dwellings and associated field systems that demonstrate patterns of habitation and land use during the Bronze Age period. The archaeological evidence from Smacam Down contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and agricultural practices in Dorset during this era. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument reflecting its significance to the archaeological record of the region.

Settlement on Smacam Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002848. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement on Smacam Down?

Settlement on Smacam Down is a Bronze Age settlement located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002848.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement on Smacam Down?

Settlement on Smacam Down 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 1002848.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement on Smacam Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of barrows S of Goldsmith's Plantation (9.4 km), Two round barrows on North Hill (9.8 km), Henge, Romano-British amphitheatre and Civil War fieldworks known collectively as Maumbury Rings (10 km).

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