Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWest Mudford medieval settlement, 500m south west of West Mudford Farm

West Mudford medieval settlement, 500m south west of West Mudford Farm

England
List entry 1018138
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England
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Overview

History & significance

West Mudford medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 500 metres south-west of West Mudford Farm in Somerset. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement, including ridge and furrow field systems and associated settlement features that reflect the agricultural and domestic organisation of the medieval period. The monument is designated as a heritage asset of national importance, recognised for its archaeological potential to contribute to understanding of medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in the Somerset landscape. The earthwork evidence preserved at the site provides material testimony to the organisation of medieval agricultural communities in south-west England.

West Mudford medieval settlement, 500m south west of West Mudford Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018138. View the official record →

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What is West Mudford medieval settlement, 500m south west of West Mudford Farm?

West Mudford medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 500 metres south-west of West Mudford Farm in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018138.

Who is responsible for protecting West Mudford medieval settlement, 500m south west of West Mudford Farm?

West Mudford medieval settlement, 500m south west of West Mudford Farm 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 1018138.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Mudford medieval settlement, 500m south west of West Mudford Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Hinton Farm (1.1 km), Deserted medieval village of Nether Adber (2.6 km), Roman settlement remains immediately south of Westland Road (4.6 km).

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