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Old Wingate is a medieval settlement and open field system located in County Durham. The site preserves evidence of the medieval agricultural landscape, including ridge and furrow cultivation patterns that characterise the open field farming system practiced across much of medieval England. The settlement remains represent occupation and land use from the medieval period, reflecting the organisation of rural communities and their exploitation of the land during this era. The archaeological and topographical features visible at the site contribute to understanding of medieval agrarian practices and settlement patterns in northern England.
Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019912. View the official record →
Old Wingate is a medieval settlement and open field system located in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019912.
Medieval settlement and open field system at Old Wingate 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 1019912.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Thornley medieval settlement, open field system and hollow way, 110m north of Thornley Hall Farm (1.7 km), Ludworth Tower (4.2 km), Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway (4.5 km).
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