Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFyling medieval deer park wall section

Fyling medieval deer park wall section

England
List entry 1015542
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fyling medieval deer park wall section is a surviving length of stone boundary wall located in Yorkshire that dates to the medieval period. The wall represents the physical remains of a deer park enclosure, a landscape feature typical of medieval aristocratic estates where deer were managed for hunting and food production. Such parks required substantial stone or timber boundaries to contain the animals and define territorial ownership. The surviving section provides archaeological evidence of medieval land use and the considerable investment required to maintain these exclusive hunting privileges during the feudal period.

Fyling medieval deer park wall section is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015542. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fyling medieval deer park wall section?

Fyling medieval deer park wall section is a surviving length of stone boundary wall located in Yorkshire that dates to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015542.

Who is responsible for protecting Fyling medieval deer park wall section?

Fyling medieval deer park wall section 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 1015542.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fyling medieval deer park wall section?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Hunter Noddle 760m north west of Whisperdales (9.3 km), Square barrow in Broxa Forest, 285m west of Swarth Howe (9.6 km), Round barrow on Surgate Brow known as Swarth Howe (9.6 km).

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