Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft

Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft

England
List entry 1018821
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork traces of a medieval settlement and its associated agricultural landscape in Cheshire. The site preserves evidence of ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and settlement features that date to the medieval period, demonstrating the organisation of rural life and land use in this region during the Middle Ages. The remains survive as earthworks visible in the modern topography, providing archaeological testimony to the organisation of medieval agricultural communities and their relationship to the wider landscape.

Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018821. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft?

Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork traces of a medieval settlement and its associated agricultural landscape in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018821.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft?

Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft 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 1018821.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort east of Peckforton Mere (1.3 km), Beeston Castle; medieval enclosure castle and site of late prehistoric hillfort (2.7 km), Beeston cast iron lock (2.7 km).

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