Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCroom medieval settlement and cultivation terraces

Croom medieval settlement and cultivation terraces

England
List entry 1016859
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Croom medieval settlement and cultivation terraces is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, comprising evidence of medieval agricultural activity and settlement remains. The site displays ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and settlement features that date to the medieval period, reflecting the organisation of agrarian land use typical of that era. The terracing and settlement layout provide material evidence of how medieval communities managed and exploited the landscape for agricultural production. Such sites are significant for understanding medieval rural economy and the physical processes of land clearance and farming practice in northern England.

Croom medieval settlement and cultivation terraces is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016859. View the official record →

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What is Croom medieval settlement and cultivation terraces?

Croom medieval settlement and cultivation terraces is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, comprising evidence of medieval agricultural activity and settlement remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016859.

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

Croom 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 1016859.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 450m south-west of Low Farm (7.9 km), Round barrow 500m south of Low Farm (8.1 km), Section of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation (8.2 km).

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