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East Matfen is a medieval village and open field system located in Northumberland. The site preserves evidence of settlement patterns and agricultural organisation from the medieval period, with visible earthwork remains indicating the former layout of the village and its associated strips of arable land. The open field system represents a characteristic form of medieval land use and community farming practice that was widespread across England during this period. The archaeological remains at East Matfen provide valuable information about the structure and development of a medieval rural settlement and its economic base.
East Matfen medieval village and open field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016351. View the official record →
East Matfen is a medieval village and open field system located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016351.
East Matfen medieval village and 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 1016351.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Welton medieval settlement, open field system and fishponds (4 km), Welton tower house (4 km), Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement on Shildon Hill (4.3 km).
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