Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains

Gilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains

England
List entry 1016795
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lincolnshire, consisting of the earthwork traces of a medieval village and its associated agricultural landscape. The site preserves ridge-and-furrow field systems and settlement features that date to the medieval period, reflecting the pattern of nucleated village settlement and open-field farming practices characteristic of medieval England. The remains survive as earthworks visible in the present landscape, providing evidence of the layout and organisation of a medieval rural community. Such sites are of considerable importance for understanding settlement patterns, land use, and the structure of medieval agricultural economy in the East Midlands.

Gilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016795. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains?

Gilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lincolnshire, consisting of the earthwork traces of a medieval village and its associated agricultural landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016795.

Who is responsible for protecting Gilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains?

Gilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains 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 1016795.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Martin's churchyard (2.1 km), Deserted village of Dunstall (2.7 km), Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains (3.8 km).

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