Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement at Stanmer

Medieval settlement at Stanmer

England
List entry 1418222
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement at Stanmer is a deserted medieval village site located in East Sussex, near Brighton. The settlement represents typical medieval agrarian organisation and was inhabited from at least the 12th century until its abandonment, likely during the post-medieval period. The site preserves earthwork evidence of former dwellings, field systems, and settlement structures characteristic of a nucleated medieval village community. The remains provide valuable archaeological testimony to the rural economy and settlement patterns of medieval Sussex.

Medieval settlement at Stanmer is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418222. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement at Stanmer?

Medieval settlement at Stanmer is a deserted medieval village site located in East Sussex, near Brighton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418222.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement at Stanmer?

Medieval settlement at Stanmer 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 1418222.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement at Stanmer?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A cross-ridge dyke and part of an adjoining cross-ridge dyke meeting at Juggs Road near Falmer Bottom (4.2 km), Bowl barrow south of Newmarket Bottom (4.4 km), Bronze Age and Anglo-Saxon barrow cemeteries south of Juggs Road (4.5 km).

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