Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces

Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces

England
List entry 1017068
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces is a deserted medieval village site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a nucleated settlement alongside extensive ridge-and-furrow cultivation terraces that reflect the agricultural practices of the medieval period. The site's physical layout and preservation provide evidence of medieval land organisation and the structure of rural communities during the Middle Ages. The earthworks, visible as surface undulations and linear features in the landscape, represent a valuable archaeological record of settlement abandonment and medieval agrarian economy.

Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces?

Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces is a deserted medieval village site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017068.

Who is responsible for protecting Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces?

Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces 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 1017068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Western bowl barrow of a pair, 310m SSE of Springwell Farm (6.7 km), Eastern bowl barrow of a pair, 350m south east of Springwell Farm (6.8 km), Eastern bowl barrow of a pair at crossroads east of Craike Hill, 1km NNW of Eastburn Warren Farm (7.2 km).

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