Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCold Newton shrunken medieval village and moated site

Cold Newton shrunken medieval village and moated site

England
List entry 1009197
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cold Newton is a shrunken medieval village and moated site located in Leicestershire, England. The site preserves evidence of medieval settlement patterns, including the remains of a moated enclosure which likely served as a high-status residence within the village community. The village shrank over time, as did many English settlements during the later medieval period, leaving behind earthwork remains that document the layout and organisation of medieval rural life. The monument's survival as earthworks provides valuable archaeological testimony to the processes of village contraction and changing patterns of habitation in the East Midlands.

Cold Newton shrunken medieval village and moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cold Newton shrunken medieval village and moated site?

Cold Newton is a shrunken medieval village and moated site located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009197.

Who is responsible for protecting Cold Newton shrunken medieval village and moated site?

Cold Newton shrunken medieval village and moated site 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 1009197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cold Newton shrunken medieval village and moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Tilton (3 km), Moated site and deserted medieval village at Old Ingarsby (3.5 km), Market cross on west side of Market Place (3.7 km).

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