Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMackworth medieval settlement including the castle gatehouse, part of the medieval open field system and a pinfold

Mackworth medieval settlement including the castle gatehouse, part of the medieval open field system and a pinfold

England
List entry 1017258
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Overview

History & significance

Mackworth medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument in Derbyshire comprising the archaeological remains of a medieval village with associated field systems and ancillary structures. The site includes a stone gatehouse belonging to Mackworth Castle, a fortified residence of the medieval period, along with earthwork evidence of the open field system that characterised medieval agrarian organisation in the region. A pinfold, a stone-built structure used for the impounding of stray livestock, survives as part of the settlement's infrastructure. The remains, which span the medieval period, represent the physical organisation and layout of a substantial medieval settlement now largely abandoned and preserved as earthworks and standing structures.

Mackworth medieval settlement including the castle gatehouse, part of the medieval open field system and a pinfold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017258. View the official record →

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What is Mackworth medieval settlement including the castle gatehouse, part of the medieval open field system and a pinfold?

Mackworth medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument in Derbyshire comprising the archaeological remains of a medieval village with associated field systems and ancillary structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017258.

Who is responsible for protecting Mackworth medieval settlement including the castle gatehouse, part of the medieval open field system and a pinfold?

Mackworth medieval settlement including the castle gatehouse, part of the medieval open field system and a pinfold 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 1017258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mackworth medieval settlement including the castle gatehouse, part of the medieval open field system and a pinfold?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Roman road to the north-east of Moor Lane, Kirk Langley (2.1 km), Section of Rykneld Street Roman road and remains of Bronze Age cemetery at Littleover (3.9 km), Darley Abbey (remains of) (4.1 km).

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