Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurton Constable medieval settlement and field system, north of Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable medieval settlement and field system, north of Burton Constable Hall

England
List entry 1003468
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Burton Constable medieval settlement and field system is a scheduled ancient monument situated north of Burton Constable Hall in Yorkshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village and its associated agricultural landscape. The settlement evidence includes house platforms, enclosures, and trackways that reflect the layout of a nucleated village typical of medieval East Yorkshire, whilst the field system demonstrates the open field agricultural practices that characterised medieval rural England. The site dates to the medieval period, with its preservation as earthworks suggesting abandonment or depopulation, possibly resulting from enclosure movements or economic changes in the post-medieval era. The surviving earthworks provide valuable archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region, contributing to understanding of how medieval communities structured both their domestic and productive spaces.

Burton Constable medieval settlement and field system, north of Burton Constable Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003468. View the official record →

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What is Burton Constable medieval settlement and field system, north of Burton Constable Hall?

Burton Constable medieval settlement and field system is a scheduled ancient monument situated north of Burton Constable Hall in Yorkshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village and its associated agricultural landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003468.

Who is responsible for protecting Burton Constable medieval settlement and field system, north of Burton Constable Hall?

Burton Constable medieval settlement and field system, north of Burton Constable 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 1003468.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burton Constable medieval settlement and field system, north of Burton Constable Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite at Old Ellerby, 600m south of Ellerby Grange (2.4 km), Shaw Fosse moated site (4.4 km), Bewick Hall moated site (5.2 km).

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