Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village of Hunton and field system

Medieval village of Hunton and field system

England
List entry 1018380
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hunton is a deserted medieval village site located in Yorkshire, with associated field systems that represent the agricultural landscape of the medieval period. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of the former settlement and its surrounding open fields, which provide evidence of the organisation of medieval agrarian life. The site dates to the medieval period, with the village ultimately being abandoned, leaving behind the ridge and furrow patterns and settlement earthworks that survive as archaeological features. These earthworks offer valuable insight into the layout and economic structure of a medieval Yorkshire community before depopulation occurred.

Medieval village of Hunton and field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018380. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval village of Hunton and field system?

Hunton is a deserted medieval village site located in Yorkshire, with associated field systems that represent the agricultural landscape of the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018380.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village of Hunton and field system?

Medieval village of Hunton and field system 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 1018380.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village of Hunton and field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Hauxwell churchyard cross (2.6 km), Round barrow 650m north west of Winterfield House (4 km), Round barrow 570m north of Winterfield House (4.5 km).

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