Within this polygon most of the inter property boundaries are represented on the 19th century OS and consist of semi regular sinuous boundaries at right angles to old routes. They are likely to represent direct evolution from the planned medieval settlement of Ecclesfield. The focus of Medieval Ecclesfield was probably the junction of St Mary's Lane, Town End and Church Street. This junction is directly opposite the Church and Priory and on the edge of Ecclesfield Common. The probable market place of Ecclesfield at 'Stocks Hill / 'The Isle' is also nearby and continues as an open area at the heart of the village. The polygon includes a number of vernacular buildings (a number of which are recorded as medieval in date) including cottages, farms, workshops and public houses. The built fabric includes examples from a number of periods. Modern infill is broadly sympathetic with the scale and form of this area. The overall built character of this polygon largely dates to after 1789 (the date of the Ecclesfield Enclosure award) (English 1985). Due to the proximity of 'Ecclesfield Common' to the village core it is likely that at least part of this polygon may have been replanned at this time. However there is significant legibility of the medieval core of the settlement with a number of likely burgage plot divisions likely to have survived as modern property boundaries. It is likely that more buildings than are presently recorded on the SMR incorporate medieval structural components.