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Wigthorpe medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located immediately north of Wigthorpe Farm in Nottinghamshire, representing the remains of a medieval village and associated open field agricultural system. The site preserves earthwork evidence of the settlement's layout and the ridge and furrow patterns characteristic of the open field farming practices that dominated medieval rural England. The monument dates to the medieval period, with the settlement likely representing occupation and land use spanning several centuries before depopulation or contraction. The survival of these physical remains provides archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns, agricultural organisation, and changes in land use in the East Midlands region.
Wigthorpe medieval settlement and part of the open field system, immediately north of Wigthorpe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019635. View the official record →
Wigthorpe medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located immediately north of Wigthorpe Farm in Nottinghamshire, representing the remains of a medieval village and associated open field agricultural system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019635.
Wigthorpe medieval settlement and part of the open field system, immediately north of Wigthorpe 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 1019635.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote 70m south west of South Farm (4.5 km), Blyth New Bridge (4.6 km), Worksop Castle: eleventh century motte castle and twelfth century shell keep castle (4.7 km).
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