Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth

Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth

England
List entry 1017306
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement together with a pale, or substantial boundary bank, that enclosed a medieval park. The settlement evidence, visible as platform remains and field boundaries, dates to the medieval period and represents occupation and land use typical of rural Dorset communities. The park pale itself constitutes a significant linear earthwork that would have served to define and control access to parkland, a landscape feature characteristic of medieval elite land management. The monument demonstrates the integration of settlement, agricultural practice, and recreational use that characterized medieval rural estates in southern England.

Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017306. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth?

The Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement together with a pale, or substantial boundary bank, that enclosed a medieval park. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017306.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth?

Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth 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 1017306.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Boat Knoll (1.4 km), Two barrows in Halcombe Vale, 700m south west of Monastery Farm (1.6 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (1.7 km).

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