Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe with associated ridge and furrow field system

Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe with associated ridge and furrow field system

England
List entry 1013704
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement with its associated agricultural landscape in Yorkshire. The site preserves ridge and furrow field systems that reflect the open-field farming practices characteristic of the medieval period. The village was abandoned during the medieval or early post-medieval period, leaving behind earthwork features that survive as landscape evidence of former settlement and land management. Such deserted medieval villages represent important archaeological records of rural settlement patterns and agricultural organisation in medieval England.

Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe with associated ridge and furrow field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013704. View the official record →

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What is Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe with associated ridge and furrow field system?

Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement with its associated agricultural landscape in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013704.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe with associated ridge and furrow field system?

Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe with associated ridge and furrow field system 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 1013704.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe with associated ridge and furrow field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Western bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills (2.3 km), Eastern bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills (2.3 km), The Bayle Gate, Bridlington (2.4 km).

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