Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFillington Wood medieval settlement

Fillington Wood medieval settlement

England
List entry 1014560
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fillington Wood medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located in Buckinghamshire that represents a dispersed rural settlement of medieval date. The site comprises the remains of dwellings and associated field systems characteristic of the medieval period, preserving evidence of the agricultural and domestic arrangements of its inhabitants. The settlement demonstrates patterns of medieval land use and habitation typical of the Buckinghamshire landscape, contributing to understanding of rural settlement evolution during the medieval centuries. Its survival as an archaeological site, despite subsequent land use changes, makes it valuable for the study of medieval village formation and the organisation of medieval agricultural communities.

Fillington Wood medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014560. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fillington Wood medieval settlement?

Fillington Wood medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located in Buckinghamshire that represents a dispersed rural settlement of medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014560.

Who is responsible for protecting Fillington Wood medieval settlement?

Fillington Wood medieval settlement 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 1014560.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fillington Wood medieval settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp on Church Hill (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 350m ENE of Saunderton Station (4 km), Bowl barrow at Molin's Works, part of the Saunderton Lee round barrow cemetery (4 km).

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