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Welton medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland comprising the archaeological remains of a nucleated village settlement, its associated open field system, and artificial fishponds. The settlement dates to the medieval period and represents a typical example of the communal agricultural organisation characteristic of northern English manorial estates. The earthworks, visible as ridge and furrow patterns and settlement platforms, document the layout of dwellings and the intensive cultivation of open arable fields that supported the medieval community. The fishponds, likely constructed to provide protein resources for the local population or manorial lord, are among the more substantial surviving features of the site.
Welton medieval settlement, open field system and fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016866. View the official record →
Welton medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland comprising the archaeological remains of a nucleated village settlement, its associated open field system, and artificial fishponds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016866.
Welton medieval settlement, open field system and fishponds 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 1016866.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Welton tower house (0.2 km), Nafferton castle and tower house, 750m east of Nafferton Farm (2 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the March Burn and Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill in wall miles 13,14 and 15 (2.8 km).
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