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Archdeacon Newton moated site is a deserted medieval settlement located in County Durham, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and associated manorial complex. The site represents a typical medieval landholding arrangement, with the moat serving as both a defensive feature and a status symbol characteristic of minor gentry properties from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The landscape surrounding the moated enclosure retains evidence of the ridge and furrow ploughing patterns that would have formed the agricultural base of the settlement, providing archaeological testimony to the integrated nature of medieval rural life. The site's abandonment reflects wider patterns of settlement shift and land use change that occurred across northern England during and after the medieval period.
Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015841. View the official record →
Archdeacon Newton moated site is a deserted medieval settlement located in County Durham, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and associated manorial complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015841.
Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015841.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coniscliffe Road waterworks (3.3 km), Roman bridge at Piercebridge (4.3 km), Round barrow 340m east of Cliffe Hall known as Betty Watson's Hill (4.8 km).
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