Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScargill fortified house, medieval settlement and associated field system

Scargill fortified house, medieval settlement and associated field system

England
List entry 1017320
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Scargill fortified house is a medieval settlement complex located in Yorkshire, comprising a fortified domestic structure dating to the medieval period alongside associated occupation evidence and field systems. The fortified house represents a significant example of rural medieval settlement hierarchy, reflecting the defensive concerns and agricultural organisation of its era. The site demonstrates the integration of domestic, military, and economic functions characteristic of fortified residences in the English medieval countryside. The surrounding field system provides archaeological evidence of the management and exploitation of land resources connected to the principal structure during the medieval occupation phase.

Scargill fortified house, medieval settlement and associated field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017320. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Scargill fortified house, medieval settlement and associated field system?

Scargill fortified house is a medieval settlement complex located in Yorkshire, comprising a fortified domestic structure dating to the medieval period alongside associated occupation evidence and field systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017320.

Who is responsible for protecting Scargill fortified house, medieval settlement and associated field system?

Scargill fortified house, medieval settlement and associated 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 1017320.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scargill fortified house, medieval settlement and associated field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Holgate How (6 km), Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 360m ENE of Shooters Well (7.2 km), Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 360m east of Shooters Well (7.2 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Scargill fortified house, medieval settlement and associated field system