Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted settlement known as Pickwick Farm, including ponds and part of a field system

Deserted settlement known as Pickwick Farm, including ponds and part of a field system

England
List entry 1004524
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pickwick Farm is a deserted settlement of medieval origin located in Somerset, England, forming part of the archaeological landscape that documents rural habitation and agricultural organisation in the county during the Middle Ages. The site comprises the earthwork remains of the former settlement together with associated medieval ponds and elements of its field system, which survive as physical evidence of the manorial and farming practices of the period. These landscape features provide archaeological testimony to the processes of medieval settlement and land use that characterised the English countryside, before the abandonment that created the deserted village archaeology visible today.

Deserted settlement known as Pickwick Farm, including ponds and part of a field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004524. View the official record →

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What is Deserted settlement known as Pickwick Farm, including ponds and part of a field system?

Pickwick Farm is a deserted settlement of medieval origin located in Somerset, England, forming part of the archaeological landscape that documents rural habitation and agricultural organisation in the county during the Middle Ages. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004524.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted settlement known as Pickwick Farm, including ponds and part of a field system?

Deserted settlement known as Pickwick Farm, including ponds and part of a 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 1004524.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted settlement known as Pickwick Farm, including ponds and part of a field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Decoy Control Building (2.5 km), Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit (2.6 km), Bridge near Manor House (2.8 km).

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