Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRotsea medieval settlement and field system, 600m south east of Rotsea Manor

Rotsea medieval settlement and field system, 600m south east of Rotsea Manor

England
List entry 1005212
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rotsea medieval settlement and field system is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 600 metres south-east of Rotsea Manor in Yorkshire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement together with its associated open field system, representing a characteristic example of medieval agricultural organisation and habitation patterns. The field system demonstrates the strip-field cultivation methods typical of medieval communities, whilst the settlement earthworks indicate domestic occupation during the medieval period. The monument provides archaeological evidence for the organisation of rural life in this region during the Middle Ages and remains a significant record of medieval land use and settlement patterns.

Rotsea medieval settlement and field system, 600m south east of Rotsea Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005212. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rotsea medieval settlement and field system, 600m south east of Rotsea Manor?

Rotsea medieval settlement and field system is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 600 metres south-east of Rotsea Manor in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005212.

Who is responsible for protecting Rotsea medieval settlement and field system, 600m south east of Rotsea Manor?

Rotsea medieval settlement and field system, 600m south east of Rotsea Manor 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 1005212.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rotsea medieval settlement and field system, 600m south east of Rotsea Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barf Hill moated site (4.8 km), Site of Watton Gilbertine priory, two possible medieval archery butts and Civil War earthworks (4.9 km), Hayholme moated site (5.1 km).

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