Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross

Medieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross

England
List entry 1019604
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross is a scheduled ancient monument located in Devon comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement. The site preserves ridge and furrow cultivation patterns alongside structural foundations typical of medieval agricultural communities, indicating sustained occupation and land use during the medieval period. The farmstead represents the pattern of dispersed settlement characteristic of Devon's medieval landscape, where individual farms and smallholdings were scattered across the countryside rather than concentrated in nucleated villages. The earthwork evidence provides material testimony to medieval farming practices and settlement organisation in the South West of England.

Medieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019604. View the official record →

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What is Medieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross?

Medieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross is a scheduled ancient monument located in Devon comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019604.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross?

Medieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross 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 1019604.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hembury Castle (5.8 km), Dovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh (6.2 km), Prehistoric fields, settlements and cairn south east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system (6.5 km).

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