Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement and open field system immediately south east of Low Farm

Medieval settlement and open field system immediately south east of Low Farm

England
List entry 1017741
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The medieval settlement and open field system immediately south-east of Low Farm is a scheduled monument comprising the remains of a nucleated village settlement and its associated agricultural landscape, dating to the medieval period. The site preserves earthwork evidence of former settlement structures and the ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns characteristic of the open field farming system practised across much of the English Midlands during the medieval and early post-medieval centuries. The survival of these earthworks provides valuable archaeological testimony to the organisation of both settlement and agrarian life in this part of Nottinghamshire during the medieval period.

Medieval settlement and open field system immediately south east of Low Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017741. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement and open field system immediately south east of Low Farm?

The medieval settlement and open field system immediately south-east of Low Farm is a scheduled monument comprising the remains of a nucleated village settlement and its associated agricultural landscape, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017741.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement and open field system immediately south east of Low Farm?

Medieval settlement and open field system immediately south east of Low 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 1017741.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement and open field system immediately south east of Low Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Helen's Church (3.3 km), Segelocum Roman town (3.8 km), Dog Island moat near Gainsborough (4.4 km).

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