Abstract Traditional farmsteads are essential patterns of rural landscapes, reflecting long-term cultural and economic transformations. This study focuses on a traditional farmstead type – sala š , in Vojvodina Province, Serbia, aiming to identify and describe historical and contemporary forms, focusing on their development, distribution, concentration and transformation, since the 18 th century until today. The methodology combines historical literature review and map analysis with field surveys and geospatial analyses. The broader case study covers Vojvodina, with Čenej as a reference area for spatial analysis. Results show a peak in farmstead number and density during the interwar period, followed by a decline due to socio-economic changes and urbanisation. Spatial analysis revealed that proximity to urban centres and roads supports activity, while fragmentation near motorways contributed to abandonment. The study proposes a typology of four historical and five contemporary farmstead types based on structure, land use, function, and vegetation traces, reflecting distinct phases of transformation. These findings provide a framework for interpreting landscape changes and underline the importance of recognising traditional farmsteads as part of rural heritage and cultural identity.
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