Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement of Sheldon

Medieval settlement of Sheldon

England
List entry 1018428
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sheldon is a medieval settlement in Wiltshire, England, situated in the parish of Tisbury. The settlement represents a nucleated village community typical of the High Medieval period, with evidence of permanent habitation and agricultural land use characteristic of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The site survives as earthworks and archaeological remains visible in the landscape, preserving the physical layout and boundaries of the medieval occupation. Sheldon is recorded in historical documentation and represents an important example of medieval rural settlement patterns in Wiltshire, contributing to scholarly understanding of population distribution and land management during the medieval period.

Medieval settlement of Sheldon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018428. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement of Sheldon?

Sheldon is a medieval settlement in Wiltshire, England, situated in the parish of Tisbury. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018428.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement of Sheldon?

Medieval settlement of Sheldon 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 1018428.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement of Sheldon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including MoD CORSHAM: Tunnel Quarry (5.5 km), MoD CORSHAM: Personnel Lift (PL) 2 (5.9 km), MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A (5.9 km).

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