Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWatchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery

Watchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery

England
List entry 1010755
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Watchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery is an archaeological site in Berkshire dating to the early medieval period. The cemetery represents an important funerary site of the Anglo-Saxon era, providing evidence of burial practices and settlement patterns in the region during this formative period of English history. The remains and artefacts recovered from the site contribute to understanding of Anglo-Saxon society and material culture in the Thames Valley area.

Watchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010755. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Watchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery?

Watchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery is an archaeological site in Berkshire dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010755.

Who is responsible for protecting Watchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery?

Watchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery 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 1010755.

What other scheduled monuments are near Watchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayland's Smithy chambered long barrow, including an earlier barrow and Iron Age and Roman boundary ditches (6.3 km), Uffington Castle: a univallate hillfort immediately north of the Ridgeway on Whitehorse Hill (6.7 km), Site of Roman town, W of Wanborough House (7.9 km).

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