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Village settlement on Barton Down is a prehistoric settlement site located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. The settlement is evidenced by archaeological remains dating to the Bronze Age, representing an important example of domestic occupation during this period on the Wiltshire downs. The site comprises earthwork features and artefactual evidence indicative of settled habitation, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use in southern England. Its survival as an upland settlement provides valuable insight into the exploitation of downland resources during prehistory.
Village settlement on Barton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005588. View the official record →
Village settlement on Barton Down is a prehistoric settlement site located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005588.
Village settlement on Barton 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 1005588.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martinsell Hill camp (6.5 km), Group of barrows on Draycott Hill (7.2 km), Giant's Grave (Martinsell Hill) (7.3 km).
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