Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMugginton medieval settlement and part of an open field system

Mugginton medieval settlement and part of an open field system

England
List entry 1020945
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England
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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Mugginton medieval settlement and part of an open field system?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Mugginton medieval settlement and part of an open field system?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mugginton medieval settlement and part of an open field system?

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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