Winton medieval settlement including fishponds and field system immediately south of Winton House

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History & significance

Winton medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising the remains of a medieval village with associated fishponds and field systems located immediately south of Winton House. The settlement dates to the medieval period and represents the physical layout of a farming community, with its field patterns and water management features reflecting the agricultural practices of its era. The fishponds indicate the presence of resources for food production and possibly ornamental purposes typical of medieval rural estates. The site preserves evidence of medieval land use and settlement organisation across its landscape features, contributing to understanding of medieval rural life in northern England.

Winton medieval settlement including fishponds and field system immediately south of Winton House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020042. View the official record →

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