Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChesters Strip Plantation earthwork near Fenton House, Nesbit

Chesters Strip Plantation earthwork near Fenton House, Nesbit

England
List entry 1006521
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Chesters Strip Plantation earthwork is a linear earthwork and field system located near Fenton House in Nesbit, Northumberland. The monument comprises ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and associated boundary features characteristic of medieval strip field agriculture, reflecting the organised open field systems typical of medieval agrarian communities in northern England. The earthwork survives as a substantial archaeological landscape feature, with the ridged patterns remaining visible in the topography despite later land use. The site provides material evidence of medieval or post-medieval agricultural practice and settlement patterns in the Northumberland countryside.

Chesters Strip Plantation earthwork near Fenton House, Nesbit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006521. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chesters Strip Plantation earthwork near Fenton House, Nesbit?

Chesters Strip Plantation earthwork is a linear earthwork and field system located near Fenton House in Nesbit, Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006521.

Who is responsible for protecting Chesters Strip Plantation earthwork near Fenton House, Nesbit?

Chesters Strip Plantation earthwork near Fenton House, Nesbit 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 1006521.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chesters Strip Plantation earthwork near Fenton House, Nesbit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric field system, cairnfield, round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery on east slopes of Fredden Hill, 750m west of Wooler Common (8.2 km), Prehistoric field system and cairnfield east of Watch Hill, 520m NNE of footbridge over Carey Burn (8.6 km), Bronze Age cairnfield on north west slopes of Hart Heugh, 900m south west of Wooler Common (8.7 km).

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