Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains

Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains

England
List entry 1013320
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising earthwork evidence of medieval settlement and agricultural activity. The site contains the substantial remains of moated enclosures and associated fishponds, features characteristic of medieval manorial complexes and elite domestic settlements from the twelfth century onwards. The earthworks also preserve traces of the shrunken medieval village, indicating that the settlement contracted significantly, likely as a result of depopulation during the later medieval period. These archaeological remains provide material evidence for the evolution of the medieval landscape and patterns of habitation in the East Midlands.

Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013320. View the official record →

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What is Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains?

Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising earthwork evidence of medieval settlement and agricultural activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013320.

Who is responsible for protecting Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains?

Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains 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 1013320.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Geddington Bridge (6 km), Geddington Cross: Eleanor cross and conduit house (6.1 km), A late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote, 300m west of Mill Farm (6.3 km).

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