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Lynchets N of Malham village is a series of terraced agricultural features located in the upland landscape north of Malham in North Yorkshire. These lynchets represent the fossilized remains of strip field cultivation, with the distinctive stepped or terraced appearance created by centuries of ploughing on sloping ground, causing soil accumulation along field boundaries. The monument dates to the medieval period, when this method of land division and management was standard practice across much of England's arable landscape. The survival of these features in the Pennine uplands provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval agricultural practices and settlement patterns in areas that are now largely pastoral.
Lynchets N of Malham village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004116. View the official record →
Lynchets N of Malham village is a series of terraced agricultural features located in the upland landscape north of Malham in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004116.
Lynchets N of Malham village 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 1004116.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn (6.1 km), Crane Field round barrow (6.7 km), Round barrow 400m south west of Crane Field Laithe (6.7 km).
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