Scheduled MonumentsEnglandJordan Castle: ringwork, possible enclosures, pond and ridge and furrow

Jordan Castle: ringwork, possible enclosures, pond and ridge and furrow

England
List entry 1010916
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Jordan Castle is a ringwork castle situated in Nottinghamshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial circular or oval earthwork surrounded by a ditch, characteristic of the ringwork form that became prevalent in England during the 11th and 12th centuries. The site encompasses additional archaeological features including possible enclosures, a pond, and ridge and furrow cultivation patterns that indicate medieval land use around the fortification. The combination of defensive earthworks with contemporary agricultural evidence provides insight into the settlement hierarchy and economic organisation of medieval Nottinghamshire.

Jordan Castle: ringwork, possible enclosures, pond and ridge and furrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010916. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Jordan Castle: ringwork, possible enclosures, pond and ridge and furrow?

Jordan Castle is a ringwork castle situated in Nottinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010916.

Who is responsible for protecting Jordan Castle: ringwork, possible enclosures, pond and ridge and furrow?

Jordan Castle: ringwork, possible enclosures, pond and ridge and furrow 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 1010916.

What other scheduled monuments are near Jordan Castle: ringwork, possible enclosures, pond and ridge and furrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork to E of village (0.8 km), Three round barrows on Laxton Common (2 km), Rufford Abbey Cistercian monastery: monastic precinct, water-management works, pre-monastic open-field system and post-medieval building (3.8 km).

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