Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm

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History & significance

Medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located in Derbyshire, comprising the site of a chapel and elements of the open field system situated immediately north-east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm. The site preserves evidence of medieval agricultural organisation and settlement activity typical of the High Medieval period, with the chapel representing an important focal point of the local community. The surviving earthworks and field patterns provide archaeological testimony to the layout and use of this rural settlement before the significant changes that accompanied later enclosure and depopulation. The scheduled designation recognises the site's importance for understanding medieval settlement patterns and land use in the East Midlands.

Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018617. View the official record →

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