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 comprising the remains of habitation structures, an associated open field system, and a mill race. The settlement represents a typical pattern of medieval rural organisation in the North West of England, with its field systems reflecting the agricultural economy and land use practices of the medieval period. The mill race indicates the presence of water-powered milling infrastructure, demonstrating the settlement's access to water resources for industrial processing. The monument's survival as archaeological remains provides evidence for the development and layout of medieval communities in the upland regions of Westmorland.

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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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 comprising the remains of habitation structures, an associated open field system, 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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