Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMaulds Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and a mill race

Maulds Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and a mill race

England
List entry 1018934
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Maulds Meaburn is a medieval settlement in Westmorland, England, whose remains form part of a scheduled ancient monument that includes associated open field systems and a mill race. The site preserves evidence of medieval agrarian organisation typical of the Lake District region, with field boundaries and settlement patterns reflecting the period's agricultural practices. The mill race represents the industrial infrastructure that complemented the rural economy of the settlement. The monument survives as earthwork features and landscape elements that collectively document the medieval use and organisation of this Westmorland locality.

Maulds Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and a mill race is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018934. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maulds Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and a mill race?

Maulds Meaburn is a medieval settlement in Westmorland, England, whose remains form part of a scheduled ancient monument that includes associated open field systems and a mill race. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018934.

Who is responsible for protecting Maulds Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and a mill race?

Maulds Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and a mill race 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 1018934.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maulds Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and a mill race?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings (5.4 km), Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (6.2 km), Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (6.4 km).

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