Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTunstall medieval settlement

Tunstall medieval settlement

England
List entry 1018776
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tunstall medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village site located in Yorkshire, England. The settlement represents a typical example of nucleated medieval habitation, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the medieval period. The site contains the physical remains of former dwellings and associated structures characteristic of a farming community, preserving important evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, Tunstall contributes to the archaeological record of Yorkshire's medieval landscape and demonstrates the dynamic nature of settlement distribution across the medieval period.

Tunstall medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018776. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tunstall medieval settlement?

Tunstall medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018776.

Who is responsible for protecting Tunstall medieval settlement?

Tunstall medieval settlement 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 1018776.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tunstall medieval settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks at Nunthorpe Hall (1.7 km), Pinchinthorpe Hall moated site and post medieval gardens (5.3 km), Medieval settlement of Little Broughton, associated field system and site of medieval chapel (5.9 km).

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