Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall

Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall

England
List entry 1019102
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement with associated ridge and furrow field systems located in Yorkshire. The site preserves evidence of medieval agricultural organisation and habitation practices, with the settlement earthworks and field patterns visible as surface features across the landscape. The monument represents a typical example of the nucleated or dispersed settlement patterns and open field farming systems that characterised medieval rural England, providing archaeological evidence for land use and community organisation during the medieval period. The survival of these earthwork features makes the site of significance for understanding medieval settlement morphology and the relationship between settlement and agricultural land use in Yorkshire.

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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What is Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall?

Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement with associated ridge and furrow field systems located in Yorkshire. 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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