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 is a deserted or shrunken medieval settlement located in Derbyshire, England, comprising the remains of a nucleated village and associated open field system. The settlement dates to the medieval period and is evidenced by surviving earthworks including house platforms, enclosures, and ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns that characterise the open field agriculture of the era. The site represents a significant example of the medieval landscape organisation in the East Midlands, where such settlements and their field systems formed the basis of the manorial economy. The survival of these earthworks provides important archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns and land use practices in medieval Derbyshire.

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 is a deserted or shrunken medieval settlement located in Derbyshire, England, comprising the remains of a nucleated village and associated open field system. 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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