Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated manorial site of Low Dinsdale at the Manor House

Medieval moated manorial site of Low Dinsdale at the Manor House

England
List entry 1007715
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Low Dinsdale is a medieval moated manorial site located at the Manor House in County Durham. The monument comprises a substantial moat that once enclosed the residential precinct of a medieval manor, representing the earthwork remains of aristocratic or gentry habitation dating to the medieval period. Such moated sites were characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries and served both defensive and status-affirming functions within the manorial landscape. The site preserves important evidence of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the North East of England.

Medieval moated manorial site of Low Dinsdale at the Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007715. View the official record →

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What is Medieval moated manorial site of Low Dinsdale at the Manor House?

Low Dinsdale is a medieval moated manorial site located at the Manor House in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007715.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated manorial site of Low Dinsdale at the Manor House?

Medieval moated manorial site of Low Dinsdale at the Manor House 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 1007715.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated manorial site of Low Dinsdale at the Manor House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Saxon cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (0.2 km), Tower Hill motte castle, 370m north-east of Dinsdale Spa (1.3 km), Deserted medieval village of West Hartburn, 100m north-east of Foster House (3.3 km).

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