Scheduled MonumentsEngland'Cellar Heads' moated site and related ridge and furrow earthworks at Risby Park, 700m north west of Risby Park Farm

'Cellar Heads' moated site and related ridge and furrow earthworks at Risby Park, 700m north west of Risby Park Farm

England
List entry 1015312
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cellar Heads is a moated site and associated ridge and furrow earthworks located near Risby in Yorkshire. The moated enclosure represents settlement activity of medieval date, with the surrounding ridge and furrow indicating contemporary or later arable cultivation of the landscape. The monument survives as earthwork remains, preserving evidence of both domestic occupation and the agricultural exploitation of this area during the medieval period. The site's combination of domestic and agrarian features provides archaeological insight into the organisation of medieval rural settlement and land use in Yorkshire.

'Cellar Heads' moated site and related ridge and furrow earthworks at Risby Park, 700m north west of Risby Park Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015312. View the official record →

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What is 'Cellar Heads' moated site and related ridge and furrow earthworks at Risby Park, 700m north west of Risby Park Farm?

Cellar Heads is a moated site and associated ridge and furrow earthworks located near Risby in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015312.

Who is responsible for protecting 'Cellar Heads' moated site and related ridge and furrow earthworks at Risby Park, 700m north west of Risby Park Farm?

'Cellar Heads' moated site and related ridge and furrow earthworks at Risby Park, 700m north west of Risby Park Farm 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 1015312.

What other scheduled monuments are near 'Cellar Heads' moated site and related ridge and furrow earthworks at Risby Park, 700m north west of Risby Park Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Risby Jacobean gardens, hall and medieval settlement remains (0.6 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (1.8 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (1.8 km).

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