Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval farmstead and part of a Romano-British field system 400m north of Fenswood Farm

Deserted medieval farmstead and part of a Romano-British field system 400m north of Fenswood Farm

England
List entry 1011979
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The deserted medieval farmstead and Romano-British field system 400m north of Fenswood Farm is an ancient monument in Somerset preserving evidence of settlement and land use spanning multiple periods. The site contains the remains of a medieval farmstead, demonstrating patterns of rural occupation and agricultural organisation typical of the medieval period in southwest England. The Romano-British field system represents an earlier phase of landscape management and cultivation, indicating continuity of agricultural activity on or near this location across Roman and post-Roman periods. The survival of both phases of field boundaries and settlement evidence provides valuable archaeological information about land use and settlement patterns in Somerset from the Romano-British period through the medieval period.

Deserted medieval farmstead and part of a Romano-British field system 400m north of Fenswood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011979. View the official record →

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What is Deserted medieval farmstead and part of a Romano-British field system 400m north of Fenswood Farm?

The deserted medieval farmstead and Romano-British field system 400m north of Fenswood Farm is an ancient monument in Somerset preserving evidence of settlement and land use spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011979.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval farmstead and part of a Romano-British field system 400m north of Fenswood Farm?

Deserted medieval farmstead and part of a Romano-British field system 400m north of Fenswood Farm 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 1011979.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval farmstead and part of a Romano-British field system 400m north of Fenswood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Littleton gunpowder works at Powdermill Farm (6.3 km), Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm (6.9 km), Two bowl barrows 400m north-east of Quarry Farm: part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery (7.1 km).

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