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

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

England
List entry 1018617
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Derbyshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement with associated agricultural land use. The site dates to the medieval period and preserves evidence of domestic occupation together with the physical traces of open field cultivation, demonstrating the integration of settlement and agrarian activity characteristic of the period. The chapel site represents religious provision within the community, whilst the surviving ridge and furrow patterns reflect the strip field organisation typical of medieval open field agriculture. The monument lies within the parish landscape north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm and remains substantially visible as earthwork features, contributing to the archaeological understanding of rural settlement patterns in medieval Derbyshire.

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

Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Derbyshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement with associated agricultural land use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018617.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm?

Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall 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 1018617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm (1.8 km), Cubley Hall moated site (2.9 km), Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall (3.2 km).

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