Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArchdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow

Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow

England
List entry 1015841
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Archdeacon Newton moated site is a deserted manorial settlement located in Durham, England, consisting of the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure together with associated ridge and furrow cultivation patterns. The moat and settlement evidence indicates occupation during the medieval period, when the site functioned as a minor manorial holding. The surviving earthworks include the distinctive linear features of the medieval field system, preserving important physical evidence of both residential and agricultural land use from this 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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow?

Archdeacon Newton moated site is a deserted manorial settlement located in Durham, England, consisting of the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure together with associated ridge and furrow cultivation patterns. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015841.

Who is responsible for protecting Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow?

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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