Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall

Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall

England
List entry 1019102
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Walburn Hall is a medieval settlement and field system located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises the remains of a medieval hamlet with associated ridge and furrow cultivation patterns characteristic of the open field agricultural system practised during the medieval period. The settlement evidence and field boundaries visible in the landscape reflect the organisation of rural life and land use typical of medieval Yorkshire, demonstrating the relationship between habitation and the agricultural practices that sustained it.

Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019102. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall?

Walburn Hall is a medieval settlement and field system located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019102.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall?

Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall 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 1019102.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm (3.6 km), West Hauxwell churchyard cross (5.4 km), Keld Heads lead smelt mill and mine complex (6.5 km).

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