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Ashwell medieval settlement remains, watermill and gardens at Old Hall is a scheduled ancient monument in Rutland comprising the archaeological remains of a medieval settlement centred on a now-ruined hall complex. The site includes evidence of a watermill that served the settlement, alongside associated garden features, representing the physical infrastructure of a medieval manor or farmstead. The earthworks and structural remains visible on the site document occupation and activity spanning the medieval period, with the hall representing a focus of landholding and agricultural management characteristic of rural Rutland during this era. The watermill installation demonstrates the economic activities and water management practices that sustained such settlements in the medieval landscape.
Ashwell medieval settlement remains, watermill and gardens at Old Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017212. View the official record →
Ashwell medieval settlement remains, watermill and gardens at Old Hall is a scheduled ancient monument in Rutland comprising the archaeological remains of a medieval settlement centred on a now-ruined hall complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017212.
Ashwell medieval settlement remains, watermill and gardens at Old Hall 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 1017212.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moor Lane moated site, Whissendine (2.9 km), Village cross 50m south of Middle Farm (2.9 km), Alstoe Moot and part of Alsthorpe deserted medieval village (3.4 km).
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