Scheduled MonumentsEnglandManor Garth Hill ringwork

Manor Garth Hill ringwork

England
List entry 1009357
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Manor Garth Hill ringwork is a medieval fortified enclosure located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork defence consisting of a bank and ditch forming an irregular circular or oval plan, typical of ringwork fortifications of the Norman period and later medieval centuries. Such ringworks served as modest fortified residences for local lords and gentry, providing defensive capability without the expense of constructing a stone castle. The site represents an important category of medieval settlement hierarchy, occupying a position between the great castles of major magnates and undefended manorial settlements.

Manor Garth Hill ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009357. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Manor Garth Hill ringwork?

Manor Garth Hill ringwork is a medieval fortified enclosure located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009357.

Who is responsible for protecting Manor Garth Hill ringwork?

Manor Garth Hill ringwork 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 1009357.

What other scheduled monuments are near Manor Garth Hill ringwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fairburn Ings (Newton Abbey) moat (3.8 km), Castle Hills prehistoric settlement, field system and medieval wood banks (4 km), Length of Grim's Ditch immediately north of Gamblethorpe (4.1 km).

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