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Sheraton medieval settlement and open field system is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, representing evidence of medieval agricultural and settlement organisation. The site comprises the remains of a nucleated village settlement together with associated ridge and furrow field systems that exemplify the open field farming practices characteristic of the medieval period. The earthworks visible across the landscape preserve important testimony to medieval land use patterns and the spatial organisation of communities during the high and later medieval periods. The monument's designation reflects its archaeological significance as a largely undisturbed example of the settlement and agricultural infrastructure that sustained medieval rural society in northern England.
Sheraton medieval settlement and open field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019911. View the official record →
Sheraton medieval settlement and open field system is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, representing evidence of medieval agricultural and settlement organisation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019911.
Sheraton medieval settlement 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 1019911.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fishpond, enclosures and section of field system 165m north west of Elwick Hall (2.8 km), Great house 50m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church (2.8 km), Fishponds 70m north of St Mary Magdalene's Church (2.8 km).
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