Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorth Charlton medieval village and open field system

North Charlton medieval village and open field system

England
List entry 1018348
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England
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Overview

History & significance

North Charlton is a deserted medieval village in Northumberland whose earthwork remains preserve evidence of settlement and agricultural organisation from the medieval period. The site contains house platforms, enclosures, and ridge and furrow cultivation patterns that reflect the open field farming system characteristic of medieval agrarian communities. The village was abandoned, likely during the post-medieval period as settlement patterns shifted and agricultural practices evolved, leaving behind these archaeological features that document medieval rural life in northern England. The surviving earthworks provide important evidence for understanding the layout and function of a typical medieval village and its associated field systems in this region.

North Charlton medieval village and open field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018348. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Charlton medieval village and open field system?

North Charlton is a deserted medieval village in Northumberland whose earthwork remains preserve evidence of settlement and agricultural organisation from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018348.

Who is responsible for protecting North Charlton medieval village and open field system?

North Charlton medieval village and 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 1018348.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Charlton medieval village and open field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hulne Priory (7.3 km), Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton (8.7 km), Romano-British farmstead 1km south-west of East Bolton (8.7 km).

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