Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement remains at Woodford

Medieval settlement remains at Woodford

England
List entry 1003633
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement remains at Woodford is a deserted or shrunken medieval village site located in Northamptonshire. The remains comprise ridge and furrow field systems and settlement earthworks that reflect the agricultural and domestic organisation of a medieval community. The site represents evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and land use practices typical of the East Midlands region during the medieval period. Such sites are valuable for understanding the layout, economy, and social structure of medieval English villages.

Medieval settlement remains at Woodford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003633. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement remains at Woodford?

Medieval settlement remains at Woodford is a deserted or shrunken medieval village site located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003633.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement remains at Woodford?

Medieval settlement remains at Woodford 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 1003633.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement remains at Woodford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Irthlingborough bowl barrow, 760m west of Rutland Lodge (5.2 km), Crow Hill Iron Age hillfort with associated Iron Age, Roman and Medieval settlements (5.2 km), Raunds bowl barrow (5.8 km).

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