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Mugginton medieval settlement and part of an open field system is a scheduled ancient monument located in Derbyshire, representing the physical remains of a medieval rural community and its associated agricultural landscape. The site comprises earthwork evidence of settlement features including house platforms and enclosures, together with ridge and furrow cultivation patterns that demonstrate the open field farming system characteristic of medieval England. Dating to the medieval period, the monument provides archaeological evidence of settlement organisation, land use, and agrarian practice in the East Midlands during this era. The preservation of both settlement and field systems at Mugginton offers valuable insight into the structure of medieval rural society and the relationship between habitation and agricultural exploitation of the landscape.
Mugginton medieval settlement and part of an open field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020945. View the official record →
Mugginton medieval settlement and part of an open field system is a scheduled ancient monument located in Derbyshire, representing the physical remains of a medieval rural community and its associated agricultural landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020945.
Mugginton medieval settlement and part of an open 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 1020945.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ravensdale deer park, lodge, mill and fishpond (0.9 km), Fishponds 260m north west of Mercaston Hall Farm (1 km), Windley Moated Manorial Complex (4.1 km).
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