Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLittle Carlton medieval village and part of the meadow field system

Little Carlton medieval village and part of the meadow field system

England
List entry 1019870
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Little Carlton medieval village and part of the meadow field system is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement in Nottinghamshire. The site preserves ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and settlement features that date to the medieval period, offering evidence of medieval agricultural practice and village organisation. The monument demonstrates the characteristic landscape patterns of medieval open field farming, with the surviving earthworks providing archaeological testimony to both residential settlement and the associated field systems that sustained the community. The site's preservation as earthwork remains makes it significant for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in the East Midlands.

Little Carlton medieval village and part of the meadow field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019870. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Carlton medieval village and part of the meadow field system?

Little Carlton medieval village and part of the meadow field system is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019870.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Carlton medieval village and part of the meadow field system?

Little Carlton medieval village and part of the meadow field system 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 1019870.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Carlton medieval village and part of the meadow field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War sconce 650m north west of Devon Bridge (3.9 km), Newark town wall (Lombard Street) (4.2 km), Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross (4.6 km).

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