Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Warren field system

The Warren field system

England
List entry 1018435
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Warren field system is a prehistoric field system located in Dorset, England. The site comprises a complex arrangement of field boundaries, agricultural divisions, and associated earthworks that represent intensive Bronze Age or Iron Age land management practices. The field layout and preservation of the boundary banks provide archaeological evidence of prehistoric agricultural organisation and settlement patterns in the landscape. The monument contributes to understanding prehistoric rural economy and the development of managed agricultural land in southern England during the later prehistoric period.

The Warren field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018435. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Warren field system?

The Warren field system is a prehistoric field system located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018435.

Who is responsible for protecting The Warren field system?

The Warren field system 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 1018435.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Warren field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wardstone Barrow: a bowl barrow on the Dorset coastal ridge 300m south of Chideock Farm (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm (0.8 km), Bowl barrow 660m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (1.3 km).

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