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Hedon is a medieval planned town located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, established during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries as a significant port settlement on the Humber estuary. The town represents an important example of medieval urban planning and commercial development, with its layout and surviving street pattern reflecting its origins as a planned settlement. Hedon flourished as a trading centre during the medieval period, benefiting from its position on the river, though its prosperity declined following the silting of the Humber and the rise of rival ports. The town retains evidence of its medieval character in its street plan and surviving buildings, including the substantial parish church of Holy Trinity, which reflects the wealth and status Hedon achieved during its period of commercial importance.
Hedon medieval town is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003779. View the official record →
Hedon is a medieval planned town located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, established during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries as a significant port settlement on the Humber estuary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003779.
Hedon medieval town 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 1003779.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ravenspurn cross (0.8 km), Paull Point Battery, coastal artillery battery and Submarine Mining Establishment (3 km), Paull Holme moated site and tower (3.1 km).
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