Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement site

Settlement site

England
List entry 1004852
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement site is an ancient monument located in Berkshire, England, recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1004852. The site represents evidence of human occupation from the prehistoric or early historic period, though detailed archaeological information about its specific chronology and cultural attribution remains limited in the published record. Settlement sites of this designation typically comprise the surviving physical traces of domestic occupation, which may include archaeological deposits, structural features, or artefactual scatters visible at ground level or through subsurface investigation. The monument's continued recognition reflects its importance to understanding patterns of settlement and land use in the Berkshire region during the early periods of human habitation.

Settlement site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004852. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement site?

Settlement site is an ancient monument located in Berkshire, England, recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1004852. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004852.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement site?

Settlement site 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 1004852.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Hendred Down bowl barrow (8.8 km), Grim's Ditch: section W of Chilton Plantation See also OXFORDSHIRE 216 (8.8 km), Grim's Ditch; section W of Chilton Plantation See also WEST BERKSHIRE 102 (8.8 km).

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