Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLangford medieval village, including moat and open field system, 450m north west of Elmtree Farm

Langford medieval village, including moat and open field system, 450m north west of Elmtree Farm

England
List entry 1017739
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Langford medieval village is a deserted settlement located approximately 450 metres north-west of Elmtree Farm in Nottinghamshire, England. The site preserves evidence of medieval occupation including a moated enclosure and the earthwork remains of an open field system, indicating settlement patterns typical of the medieval period. The moated feature suggests the presence of a manorial or high-status holding within the village structure. The abandonment of the site reflects the broader processes of settlement shift and enclosure that affected many English villages during the medieval and early modern periods.

Langford medieval village, including moat and open field system, 450m north west of Elmtree Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017739. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Langford medieval village, including moat and open field system, 450m north west of Elmtree Farm?

Langford medieval village is a deserted settlement located approximately 450 metres north-west of Elmtree Farm in Nottinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017739.

Who is responsible for protecting Langford medieval village, including moat and open field system, 450m north west of Elmtree Farm?

Langford medieval village, including moat and open field system, 450m north west of Elmtree 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 1017739.

What other scheduled monuments are near Langford medieval village, including moat and open field system, 450m north west of Elmtree Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane (4.7 km), Civil War redoubt on Beacon Hill, 550m north west of The Firs (5 km), Newark Castle (5.2 km).

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