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Dolphenby medieval settlement and part of its associated open field system is an ancient monument located in Cumberland, England, designated as a heritage asset of national importance. The settlement represents a significant example of medieval land use and agricultural organization in the Northern English landscape, with surviving earthwork evidence that demonstrates the character of open field farming practices. The site comprises the physical remains of the medieval settlement itself alongside visible traces of the open field strips and furlongs that characterized agricultural exploitation in this period, providing archaeological evidence for understanding medieval rural economy and settlement patterns. These landscape features, preserved as earthworks, retain considerable archaeological potential for reconstructing aspects of medieval life, social organization, and agricultural practices in the region.
Dolphenby medieval settlement and part of its associated open field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016756. View the official record →
Dolphenby medieval settlement and part of its associated open field system is an ancient monument located in Cumberland, England, designated as a heritage asset of national importance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016756.
Dolphenby medieval settlement and part of its associated open 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 1016756.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery (5.3 km), The Old Kiln, Wetheriggs Pottery (5.5 km), King Arthur's Round Table henge (5.9 km).
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