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Melkinthorpe is a deserted medieval settlement located in Westmorland, England, comprising the remains of a small village and its associated open field system. The settlement and its field patterns date to the medieval period, representing a typical example of peasant agricultural organisation characteristic of northern English communities. The site includes the location of Melkinthorpe Hall, which represents a later manorial focus within the broader settlement landscape. The earthworks and field boundaries visible at the site provide archaeological evidence of medieval land division and settlement structure, contributing to understanding of medieval rural life in the northwest of England.
Melkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016758. View the official record →
Melkinthorpe is a deserted medieval settlement located in Westmorland, England, comprising the remains of a small village and its associated open field system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016758.
Melkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe Hall 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 1016758.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar Plantation (6.5 km), Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle (7.4 km), Windrigg Hill round cairn, 440m south of High Murber (7.9 km).
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