Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew's Church

Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew's Church

England
List entry 1017069
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a deserted medieval village located immediately south-west of St Andrew's Church in Yorkshire. The site preserves substantial earthwork features including house platforms, enclosures, and field systems that represent settlement patterns typical of the High to Late Medieval period. These earthworks provide important archaeological evidence for understanding the layout and evolution of a rural Yorkshire settlement before its eventual abandonment. The preservation of the site as visible topographic features makes it of significant value for landscape archaeology and the study of medieval village desertion.

Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017069. View the official record →

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What is Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew's Church?

Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a deserted medieval village located immediately south-west of St Andrew's Church in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017069.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew's Church?

Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew'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 1017069.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sections of linear boundary dyke in Harper Dale and Holm Dale, north east of Horsedale Plantation (9.8 km), Section of linear boundary dyke in Harper Dale Plantation north east of Northfield Farm (9.8 km), Two bowl barrows on Huggate Wold, 600m north west of Horsedale Plantation (10.2 km).

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