Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm

Medieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm

England
List entry 1018618
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Derbyshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village and its associated open field system. The site preserves ridge and furrow cultivation patterns characteristic of the open field agriculture practised during the medieval period, providing physical evidence of the agrarian economy and land management systems that dominated the English countryside. The settlement earthworks and field systems remain visible as surface features in the landscape, offering valuable archaeological testimony to medieval rural settlement patterns and farming practices in this region of Derbyshire.

Medieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018618. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm?

Medieval settlement immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Derbyshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village and its associated open field system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018618.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm?

Medieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields 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 1018618.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall (1.6 km), Cubley Hall moated site (1.7 km), Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm (1.8 km).

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