Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital

Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital

England
List entry 1018553
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, located 150 metres north-east of Cookridge Hospital near Leeds, is a scheduled ancient monument representative of medieval rural settlement patterns in Yorkshire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a farmstead dating to the medieval period, preserving evidence of domestic and agricultural activity from this era. The survival of such earthwork monuments provides valuable archaeological data concerning the distribution and character of medieval settlement in the region, contributing to understanding of medieval land use and community organisation in Yorkshire.

Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018553. View the official record →

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What is Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital?

The medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, located 150 metres north-east of Cookridge Hospital near Leeds, is a scheduled ancient monument representative of medieval rural settlement patterns in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018553.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital?

Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital 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 1018553.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle settlement in Iveson Wood (0.5 km), Stone hut circle settlement in Clayton Wood on the south west side of Iveson Drive (0.6 km), Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge (1.8 km).

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