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Medieval ringwork in Middle Wood is a fortified enclosure of medieval date located in Sussex, England. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a circular or oval bank and ditch formation, characteristic of ringwork fortifications that served defensive and administrative functions during the medieval period. Ringworks of this type were typically constructed during the 11th to 13th centuries and functioned as minor fortified residences or strongholds for local landholders. The Middle Wood example represents an important surviving example of this category of secular medieval fortification within the Sussex landscape.
Medieval ringwork in Middle Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014381. View the official record →
Medieval ringwork in Middle Wood is a fortified enclosure of medieval date located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014381.
Medieval ringwork in Middle Wood 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 1014381.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pounsley iron furnace (3.1 km), Medieval moated site, Warren Farm, Shepherd's Hill (4.2 km), Moated site in Moat Wood, 580m east of Halland Park Farm (4.2 km).
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