Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStainsby medieval village and open field system

Stainsby medieval village and open field system

England
List entry 1016352
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stainsby medieval village and open field system is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire that preserves evidence of medieval settlement and agricultural organisation. The site comprises the earthworks of a deserted or shrunken village together with associated ridge and furrow remains that demonstrate the open field agricultural system characteristic of medieval England. The visible earthworks, including house platforms, roads, and field strips, date from the medieval period and represent the physical landscape of community life and farming practice before landscape change in the post-medieval era. The monument is significant for illustrating the relationship between settlement form and the communal agricultural system upon which medieval rural communities depended.

Stainsby medieval village and open field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stainsby medieval village and open field system?

Stainsby medieval village and open field system is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire that preserves evidence of medieval settlement and agricultural organisation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016352.

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

Stainsby 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 1016352.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fishpond 550m east of Acklam Park (3 km), Romano-British villa, with associated enclosures and other features, at Condercum Green, Ingleby Barwick (3 km), Barwick medieval village, 50m north east of Barwick Farm (3.4 km).

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