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Ford Waste is a medieval settlement located in Devon, England, comprising the earthwork remains of houses and associated field systems dating from the medieval period. The site preserves evidence of domestic and agricultural organisation through its surviving ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns and settlement enclosures, which provide insight into the medieval rural economy and land use of the region. The earthworks represent a significant example of medieval settlement archaeology, documenting a phase of rural habitation and land management that characterises the medieval landscape of south-west England.
Medieval settlement on Ford Waste is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002627. View the official record →
Ford Waste is a medieval settlement located in Devon, England, comprising the earthwork remains of houses and associated field systems dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002627.
Medieval settlement on Ford Waste 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 1002627.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.9 km).
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