Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreat house site, garden earthworks and associated remains immediately north, west and south of St Mary's Church

Great house site, garden earthworks and associated remains immediately north, west and south of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1020974
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Great house site, garden earthworks and associated remains immediately north, west and south of St Mary's Church is a complex of medieval and post-medieval settlement features located in Oxfordshire. The monument comprises earthwork remains indicative of a substantial residential holding, including levelled platforms, terraces, and hollow-ways that demonstrate the former extent and layout of domestic and agricultural activity around the church. The site dates primarily to the medieval period, with subsequent modification during the post-medieval era. These earthworks represent the physical traces of a significant dwelling and its associated gardens and outbuildings, now substantially reduced but preserved as archaeological features in the landscape surrounding the parish church.

Great house site, garden earthworks and associated remains immediately north, west and south of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020974. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Great house site, garden earthworks and associated remains immediately north, west and south of St Mary's Church?

Great house site, garden earthworks and associated remains immediately north, west and south of St Mary's Church is a complex of medieval and post-medieval settlement features located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020974.

Who is responsible for protecting Great house site, garden earthworks and associated remains immediately north, west and south of St Mary's Church?

Great house site, garden earthworks and associated remains immediately north, west and south of St Mary's Church 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 1020974.

What other scheduled monuments are near Great house site, garden earthworks and associated remains immediately north, west and south of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Squire's Clump Anglo-Saxon burial mound 500m south west of Iron Buildings (4.9 km), Skew Plantation bowl barrow (5.7 km), Knollbury camp hillfort (5.9 km).

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