Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval field system 250m north of Church End Farm

Medieval field system 250m north of Church End Farm

England
List entry 1009978
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval field system 250m north of Church End Farm is a scheduled ancient monument representing the agricultural organisation of medieval Lincolnshire. The site consists of ridge and furrow earthworks characteristic of the open field farming system that dominated English agriculture from the early medieval period through to the post-medieval era. These parallel ridges and furrows, visible as undulations in the landscape, resulted from the ploughing practices employed in strips of communal land. The monument provides evidence of the settlement patterns and land use practices of medieval rural society in this region of eastern England.

Medieval field system 250m north of Church End Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009978. View the official record →

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What is Medieval field system 250m north of Church End Farm?

Medieval field system 250m north of Church End Farm is a scheduled ancient monument representing the agricultural organisation of medieval Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009978.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval field system 250m north of Church End Farm?

Medieval field system 250m north of Church End Farm 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 1009978.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval field system 250m north of Church End Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site and post-medieval gardens at Cressy Hall (4.2 km), Stump Cross (5.3 km), Butter cross, Swineshead (5.8 km).

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