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Manorial earthworks

England
List entry 1006615
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Manorial earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northamptonshire that preserves evidence of medieval settlement and land management practices. The site comprises surviving earthwork features characteristic of manorial organisation, including elements that reflect the spatial arrangement and agricultural operations of a medieval manor. Dating to the medieval period, these earthworks represent the physical infrastructure of a feudal holding and provide archaeological evidence of how land was managed and utilised during this era. Such sites are significant for understanding the settlement patterns, social hierarchy, and economic systems that structured medieval English rural society.

Manorial earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006615. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Manorial earthworks?

Manorial earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northamptonshire that preserves evidence of medieval settlement and land management practices. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006615.

Who is responsible for protecting Manorial earthworks?

Manorial earthworks 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 1006615.

What other scheduled monuments are near Manorial earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wold Farm moated enclosure, Odell (4.8 km), Site revealed by aerial photography N of Easton Lodge (5.3 km), Banjo enclosure, 330m south west of Manor Farm (6.1 km).

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