Knaptoft medieval settlement and manorial complex including church, three fishponds and windmill mound

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History & significance

Knaptoft is a deserted medieval settlement and manorial complex situated in Leicestershire, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a planned village settlement dating principally to the medieval period, alongside associated administrative and agricultural features including a church, three fishponds, and a windmill mound. These elements represent the material expression of a manorial economy and settlement hierarchy typical of medieval English rural organisation. The site has been scheduled as an ancient monument and is protected under archaeological designation to preserve the evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the East Midlands.

Knaptoft medieval settlement and manorial complex including church, three fishponds and windmill mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008817. View the official record →

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