Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement at Thornton-le-Street

Medieval settlement at Thornton-le-Street

England
List entry 1018853
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Thornton-le-Street is a medieval settlement in Yorkshire, England, designated as an ancient monument. The site represents evidence of medieval rural habitation and land use patterns characteristic of the Yorkshire landscape during the medieval period. The settlement's physical remains contribute to archaeological understanding of medieval village organisation and development in the region. The site's designation reflects its importance as a surviving example of medieval settlement archaeology in northern England.

Medieval settlement at Thornton-le-Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018853. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement at Thornton-le-Street?

Thornton-le-Street is a medieval settlement in Yorkshire, England, designated as an ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018853.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement at Thornton-le-Street?

Medieval settlement at Thornton-le-Street 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 1018853.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement at Thornton-le-Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upsall Castle: a quadrangular castle (4.2 km), A moated site 100m east of St Mary Magdalene's Church (4.5 km), Lime kilns 400m south west of Furlands (4.5 km).

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