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Barton Blount is a deserted medieval settlement situated 340 metres north of Barton Hall in Derbyshire. The site comprises the remains of a medieval chapel, a decoy pond, and earthworks relating to the open field system that characterised medieval agriculture in the region. The settlement represents a typical example of medieval rural settlement organisation, with its combination of religious, productive, and agricultural infrastructure. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under NHLE list entry 1016778, reflecting its archaeological significance in understanding medieval settlement patterns and land use in the East Midlands.
Barton Blount medieval settlement remains, including a chapel, decoy pond and part of the open field system, 340m north of Barton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016778. View the official record →
Barton Blount is a deserted medieval settlement situated 340 metres north of Barton Hall in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016778.
Barton Blount medieval settlement remains, including a chapel, decoy pond and part of the open field system, 340m north of Barton Hall 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 1016778.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm (3.3 km), Lower Thurvaston medieval settlement, including part of the open field system (3.5 km), Hoon Mount platformed bowl barrow (3.6 km).
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