Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor

Earthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor

England
List entry 1006789
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Earthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor is a scheduled ancient monument in Huntingdonshire comprising the surviving physical remains of a medieval manorial settlement. The site preserves earthwork evidence of the administrative and residential complex associated with the Abbot of Ramsey Abbey, one of the significant Benedictine houses of East Anglia, demonstrating the substantial landholdings and infrastructure controlled by the monastery during the medieval period. The earthworks include traces of ditches, banks, and other topographical features characteristic of high medieval manorial occupation. The site remains an important archaeological record of monastic estate management and organisation in the region.

Earthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006789. View the official record →

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What is Earthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor?

Earthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor is a scheduled ancient monument in Huntingdonshire comprising the surviving physical remains of a medieval manorial settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006789.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor?

Earthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor 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 1006789.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Papley deserted medieval village, moat and fishpond, near Warmington. (5.4 km), Ashton Roman small town north east of Oundle (5.8 km), Deserted village N of Washingley Park (6.8 km).

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