The graveyard is said to have been in use since at least medieval times.

Earthwork evidence for field boundaries and possible strip fields of probable medieval date is visible on aerial photographs to the northeast of Steart, with which it is probably associated.

A post-medieval field gutter system is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1959.

A post-medieval field gutter system overlooking the river Barle, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1966.

A post-medieval field gutter system, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1952.

Medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1964.

Medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1964.

This is presumably the site of the medieval manor house of Bickham and its chapel. It is not clear whether the current building incorporates any fabric from the manor house.

The well preserved earthwork remains of a deserted medieval farmstead are visible as a series of rectilinear enclosures and depressions. The settlement may have contained three houses and half a dozen ancillary structures.

A fishpond is shown in this location on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map of 1903 and the 6" of 1962; it does not, however, appear on the 1st Edition map.