Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKirby Knowle medieval settlement 220m west and 150m south west of Manor House Farm

Kirby Knowle medieval settlement 220m west and 150m south west of Manor House Farm

England
List entry 1019521
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Kirby Knowle is a deserted medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, approximately 220 metres west and 150 metres south-west of Manor House Farm. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a medieval village, preserving evidence of former habitation through ridge and furrow field systems and the ground plans of dwellings. Dating to the medieval period, the settlement represents the type of nucleated rural community that characterized much of northern England before depopulation and enclosure transformed the landscape. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance as a record of medieval settlement patterns and agrarian organisation.

Kirby Knowle medieval settlement 220m west and 150m south west of Manor House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019521. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirby Knowle medieval settlement 220m west and 150m south west of Manor House Farm?

Kirby Knowle is a deserted medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, approximately 220 metres west and 150 metres south-west of Manor House Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019521.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirby Knowle medieval settlement 220m west and 150m south west of Manor House Farm?

Kirby Knowle medieval settlement 220m west and 150m south west of Manor House Farm 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 1019521.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirby Knowle medieval settlement 220m west and 150m south west of Manor House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross known as Cooper Cross on Sutton Bank (6.3 km), A moated site 100m east of St Mary Magdalene's Church (6.5 km), Medieval moated grange 160m south east of The Grange (6.5 km).

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