Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm

Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm

England
List entry 1016310
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of medieval agricultural and domestic activity in Wiltshire. The site preserves ridge and furrow field systems alongside settlement features, indicating the presence of a medieval community engaged in arable farming practices typical of the period. Ridge and furrow represents the characteristic ploughing patterns of medieval open-field agriculture, which dominated the English lowlands from around the tenth century onwards and persisted in many areas until the post-medieval period. The survival of these earthworks provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016310. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm?

Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of medieval agricultural and domestic activity in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016310.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm?

Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop 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 1016310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Highworth circle 200m south east of Common Farm (0.5 km), Medieval settlement remains immediately south east of Fresden Farm (1.8 km), Four Highworth circles 150m north east of Pickett's Copse (2.3 km).

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