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Stainsby medieval village is an ancient monument in North Yorkshire representing a deserted medieval settlement with associated open field agricultural systems. The site preserves earthwork remains of peasant dwellings, roads, and field boundaries characteristic of medieval rural settlement patterns, dating primarily to the medieval period before its eventual abandonment. The open field system visible in the landscape demonstrates the communal agricultural practices typical of northern English villages during the medieval era. The monument provides material evidence for understanding the spatial organisation and evolution of medieval rural communities in Yorkshire.
Stainsby medieval village and open field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016352. View the official record →
Stainsby medieval village is an ancient monument in North Yorkshire representing a deserted medieval settlement with associated open field agricultural systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016352.
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.
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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