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Earthworks at Nunthorpe Hall

England
List entry 1006762
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthworks at Nunthorpe Hall is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises defensive earthworks of medieval date, consisting of ditches and banks that form part of the fortified landscape associated with the hall and its surrounding estate. These earthworks represent the physical infrastructure of medieval settlement and land management in the region, demonstrating the defensive and territorial concerns of their period. The monument survives as an important archaeological resource for understanding the development of medieval estates and settlement patterns in Yorkshire.

Earthworks at Nunthorpe Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006762. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthworks at Nunthorpe Hall?

Earthworks at Nunthorpe Hall is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006762.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks at Nunthorpe Hall?

Earthworks at Nunthorpe 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 1006762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks at Nunthorpe Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayton Banks alum works (5.1 km), Great Ayton Moor cairn cemetery and earthworks (5.4 km), Medieval settlement of Little Broughton, associated field system and site of medieval chapel (6.2 km).

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