Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGarden earthworks south of West Woodyates Manor

Garden earthworks south of West Woodyates Manor

England
List entry 1012141
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garden earthworks south of West Woodyates Manor is a scheduled monument comprising a series of ridge and furrow formations and associated landscape features located in Dorset. The earthworks represent evidence of medieval agricultural practice, with the ridged fields indicating the systematic cultivation methods employed during the medieval period. The site's proximity to West Woodyates Manor, a significant settlement, suggests these gardens and arable plots formed part of the manor's domestic and economic landscape. The survival of these earthwork features provides archaeological testimony to medieval land management and the spatial organisation of resources around a manorial complex.

Garden earthworks south of West Woodyates Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012141. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garden earthworks south of West Woodyates Manor?

Garden earthworks south of West Woodyates Manor is a scheduled monument comprising a series of ridge and furrow formations and associated landscape features located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012141.

Who is responsible for protecting Garden earthworks south of West Woodyates Manor?

Garden earthworks south of West Woodyates 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 1012141.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garden earthworks south of West Woodyates Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 70m north of St Michael's Church (8.6 km), Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm (8.6 km), Barrow on Parsonage Hill (8.8 km).

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