Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement of Southorpe and field system, north east of Southorpe Farm

Medieval settlement of Southorpe and field system, north east of Southorpe Farm

England
List entry 1003469
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Southorpe is a deserted medieval settlement and field system located north east of Southorpe Farm in Yorkshire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a nucleated village settlement together with its associated open field system, representing a typical pattern of medieval agrarian organisation in the region. The settlement and fields date to the medieval period, with the earthworks providing evidence of the layout and extent of habitation and agricultural use before the eventual desertion of the site. The preservation of these earthwork features makes the site of considerable archaeological and historical significance for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and land management practices in Yorkshire.

Medieval settlement of Southorpe and field system, north east of Southorpe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003469. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement of Southorpe and field system, north east of Southorpe Farm?

Southorpe is a deserted medieval settlement and field system located north east of Southorpe Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003469.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement of Southorpe and field system, north east of Southorpe Farm?

Medieval settlement of Southorpe and field system, north east of Southorpe 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 1003469.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement of Southorpe and field system, north east of Southorpe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Hall Garth Park (1.4 km), East Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork (2.5 km), Great Hatfield Cross (3.6 km).

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