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Thornton-le-Street is a medieval settlement site located in North Yorkshire, England. The site preserves evidence of occupation and settlement activity dating to the medieval period, with archaeological and documentary records indicating human settlement and land use in this locality during the Middle Ages. The settlement, like many others across Yorkshire, reflects the patterns of rural medieval occupation and the organisation of agricultural communities characteristic of the region during this era. The site's survival and designation as an ancient monument of national importance reflects its value in understanding medieval settlement patterns and rural life in northern England.
Medieval settlement at Thornton-le-Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018853. View the official record →
Thornton-le-Street is a medieval settlement site located in North Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018853.
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.
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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