Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHanging Grimston medieval settlement adjacent to Mount Pleasant Farm

Hanging Grimston medieval settlement adjacent to Mount Pleasant Farm

England
List entry 1019093
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hanging Grimston is a deserted medieval settlement located in Yorkshire near Mount Pleasant Farm. The site preserves archaeological evidence of domestic occupation dating to the medieval period, with physical remains visible in the landscape that reflect the agricultural community that once inhabited this location. The settlement forms part of the broader pattern of medieval rural settlement in Yorkshire, contributing to understanding of land use and habitation patterns during the medieval era. The monument's survival as an identifiable archaeological site makes it valuable for studying the development and eventual abandonment of medieval settlements in northern England.

Hanging Grimston medieval settlement adjacent to Mount Pleasant Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019093. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hanging Grimston medieval settlement adjacent to Mount Pleasant Farm?

Hanging Grimston is a deserted medieval settlement located in Yorkshire near Mount Pleasant Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019093.

Who is responsible for protecting Hanging Grimston medieval settlement adjacent to Mount Pleasant Farm?

Hanging Grimston medieval settlement adjacent to Mount Pleasant Farm 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 1019093.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanging Grimston medieval settlement adjacent to Mount Pleasant Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of linear boundary dyke on Cow Moor, Millington Dale (7.8 km), Bolton Old Hall moated site (8.3 km), Round barrow 400m north-west of Cobdale Farm (8.3 km).

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