Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeer park north and north west of Dartington Hall

Deer park north and north west of Dartington Hall

England
List entry 1020870
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Deer park north and north west of Dartington Hall is an ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval deer park located in Devon. The park, which dates to the medieval period, formed part of the estate associated with Dartington Hall and would have served the typical function of such parks in providing both hunting grounds and a demonstrable sign of status and wealth for the hall's occupants. The surviving earthworks preserve evidence of the park's former layout and boundaries. This monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1020870.

Deer park north and north west of Dartington Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020870. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deer park north and north west of Dartington Hall?

Deer park north and north west of Dartington Hall is an ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval deer park located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020870.

Who is responsible for protecting Deer park north and north west of Dartington Hall?

Deer park north and north west of Dartington 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 1020870.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deer park north and north west of Dartington Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Totnes Castle (2.9 km), Totnes Priory (3 km), Immersion bath associated with Leechwell holy well, 40m north east of Leechwell Cottage (3.2 km).

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