Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWest Chisenbury Settlement

West Chisenbury Settlement

England
List entry 1009565
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Chisenbury Settlement is a Neolithic and Bronze Age site located in Wiltshire, England. The settlement comprises archaeological evidence of occupation spanning the Neolithic period through the Bronze Age, with material remains indicating sustained human activity across these prehistoric periods. The site's significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and domestic life during the early prehistoric occupation of the Wiltshire downlands. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural and artefactual evidence characteristic of prehistoric settlement activity, making it an important record of early farming communities in southern Britain.

West Chisenbury Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009565. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Chisenbury Settlement?

West Chisenbury Settlement is a Neolithic and Bronze Age site located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009565.

Who is responsible for protecting West Chisenbury Settlement?

West Chisenbury Settlement 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 1009565.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Chisenbury Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 170m south east of Strangways on Countess Farm (9.9 km), Bowl barrow 200m south west of Strangways forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery known as the Old King Barrows (9.9 km), Bowl barrow 510m south east of Strangways on Countess Farm (10 km).

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