Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLow Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds

Low Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds

England
List entry 1013618
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Low Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and associated manorial features in Yorkshire. The site preserves substantial ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns, holloways, and house platforms that testify to medieval occupation and agricultural practice. The fishponds represent the manorial economy's dependence on managed aquatic resources for food production. The monument dates from the medieval period, with the settlement's desertion reflecting the broader patterns of village abandonment and landscape reorganisation that occurred during and after the fourteenth century.

Low Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013618. View the official record →

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What is Low Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds?

Low Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and associated manorial features in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013618.

Who is responsible for protecting Low Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds?

Low Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds 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 1013618.

What other scheduled monuments are near Low Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burton Agnes 12th-century manor house (4.7 km), Romano-British villa east of Sandy Lane, 800m north west of Harpham Grange (5 km), Bowl barrow 200m west of Crest Cottages (5.2 km).

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