Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouthorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains

Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains

England
List entry 1016794
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The site comprises the earthwork traces of a medieval village settlement together with associated ridge and furrow field systems that document the agricultural landscape of the medieval period. The settlement remains are visible as low banks and ditches marking the former positions of dwellings and enclosures, whilst the surrounding cultivation ridges represent the open field agriculture practised in the medieval and possibly post-medieval periods. The monument provides important archaeological evidence for the pattern of rural settlement and land use in medieval Lincolnshire.

Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016794. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains?

Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016794.

Who is responsible for protecting Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains?

Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains 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 1016794.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village of Dunstall (1.5 km), Site of medieval preceptory and settlement remains, Temple Garth (3.7 km), Gilby medieval settlement and cultivation remains (3.8 km).

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