Medieval settlement at Shilton

Description of this historic site

The Medieval settlement at Shilton. It included the laying out of a prominent back lane and extension of settlement to the east of the church.

Notes about this historic site

1 The Medieval settlement at Shilton, Rugby included the laying out of a prominent back lane and extension of settlement to the east of the church. The planned expansion is in contrast to the previously unplanned settlement layout. This development may be a response to an agrarian change and rising population levels in the post-Conquest period.
2 The Medieval settlement can be traced on the Ordnance Survey first edition map of 1888.
3 Noted.

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