Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoatham Mundeville medieval village, fishpond and areas of rig and furrow

Coatham Mundeville medieval village, fishpond and areas of rig and furrow

England
List entry 1016109
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Coatham Mundeville is a deserted medieval village settlement located in County Durham. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a nucleated village plan, together with associated fishponds and extensive areas of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation that survive as soil marks and subtle topographic features across the landscape. The village appears to have been abandoned during the medieval period, with the earthworks preserving evidence of former dwelling plots, field systems, and the management of water resources typical of medieval agrarian settlement. The site provides important archaeological evidence for understanding the pattern of rural settlement and agricultural practice in medieval Durham.

Coatham Mundeville medieval village, fishpond and areas of rig and furrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016109. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coatham Mundeville medieval village, fishpond and areas of rig and furrow?

Coatham Mundeville is a deserted medieval village settlement located in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016109.

Who is responsible for protecting Coatham Mundeville medieval village, fishpond and areas of rig and furrow?

Coatham Mundeville medieval village, fishpond and areas of rig and furrow 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 1016109.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coatham Mundeville medieval village, fishpond and areas of rig and furrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ketton Bridge (2.2 km), Deserted village (4 km), Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow (4.6 km).

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