Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThorpe in the Glebe medieval settlement, including church site and open field system

Thorpe in the Glebe medieval settlement, including church site and open field system

England
List entry 1017743
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Thorpe in the Glebe is a deserted medieval settlement located in Nottinghamshire, England. The site comprises the remains of a nucleated village with an associated church, dating primarily to the medieval period, alongside evidence of the open field agricultural system that characterised rural settlement in this region. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents the physical traces of a community that was eventually abandoned, leaving earthwork and archaeological remains that document medieval land use and settlement patterns. The site's preservation as an upstanding monument provides valuable evidence for understanding the organisation of medieval rural society and the transition of the English landscape.

Thorpe in the Glebe medieval settlement, including church site and open field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017743. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Thorpe in the Glebe medieval settlement, including church site and open field system?

Thorpe in the Glebe is a deserted medieval settlement located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017743.

Who is responsible for protecting Thorpe in the Glebe medieval settlement, including church site and open field system?

Thorpe in the Glebe medieval settlement, including church site 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 1017743.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thorpe in the Glebe medieval settlement, including church site and open field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saxon cemetery SW of Broughton Lodge (4.1 km), Anglo-Saxon cremation cemetery 750m west of Rempstone Hall (4.6 km), Deserted medieval village (7.1 km).

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