Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church

Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1005828
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising substantial defensive earthworks located to the east and south-east of St Mary's Church in Sussex. The earthworks consist of banks and ditches that form part of medieval fortification or settlement defences, likely dating to the medieval period, though the precise dating and functional purpose require assessment of archaeological evidence. The monument's proximity to the parish church suggests it may have formed part of a manorial or village defensive system typical of medieval settlement hierarchies in Sussex. The earthworks remain as significant landscape features that contribute to understanding the medieval topography and settlement patterns of the locality.

Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005828. View the official record →

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What is Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church?

Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising substantial defensive earthworks located to the east and south-east of St Mary's Church in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005828.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church?

Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church 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 1005828.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre (2.6 km), Tortington Augustinian priory and ponds, including part of priory precinct (3.3 km), Maison Dieu (4.6 km).

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