Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen

Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen

England
List entry 1017211
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems is an archaeological monument comprising the earthwork traces of a medieval village and its associated agricultural landscape, located in Leicestershire approximately 620 metres south-east of the Church of St Helen. The site preserves evidence of settlement activity and open field cultivation patterns characteristic of the medieval period, visible as soil marks and subtle topographic features across the landscape. The monument represents an important record of rural settlement organization and land use during the medieval centuries, contributing to understanding of village formation and agrarian systems in the East Midlands region.

Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017211. View the official record →

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What is Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen?

Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems is an archaeological monument comprising the earthwork traces of a medieval village and its associated agricultural landscape, located in Leicestershire approximately 620 metres south-east of the Church of St Helen. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017211.

Who is responsible for protecting Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen?

Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen 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 1017211.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village (3.7 km), Old Hall moated site (3.8 km), Marston Trussell shrunken medieval village and moat (4.2 km).

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