Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement and part of field system at Castletown Farm

Medieval settlement and part of field system at Castletown Farm

England
List entry 1016588
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castletown Farm Medieval Settlement is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and associated field system. The site preserves evidence of ridge and furrow cultivation patterns typical of medieval open field agriculture, alongside the structural remains of the settlement itself. Dating to the medieval period, the monument represents an important example of the organisation of rural settlement and land use in medieval Cheshire, demonstrating the relationship between habitation and the agricultural landscape that sustained it. The earthworks remain visible in the modern topography of the farm, providing archaeological evidence of medieval land management practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Medieval settlement and part of field system at Castletown Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016588. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement and part of field system at Castletown Farm?

Castletown Farm Medieval Settlement is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and associated field system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016588.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement and part of field system at Castletown Farm?

Medieval settlement and part of field system at Castletown 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 1016588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement and part of field system at Castletown Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m SSE of Meadows Farm (3 km), Medieval and post-medieval settlement remains and associated field system immediately east of Overton Hall (4.4 km), Castle Hill motte, Malpas (5.9 km).

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