Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church

Medieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church

England
List entry 1017260
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village settlement located in Dorset. The site preserves archaeological evidence of domestic occupation and land use patterns dating to the medieval period, with physical remains visible as low earthworks and surface features that indicate the former layout of habitation. The settlement's proximity to Holy Rood Church suggests its development within an organised parochial landscape, typical of medieval English villages where ecclesiastical and secular settlement formed integrated communities. The monument's survival as earthwork remains provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and agrarian organisation in Dorset.

Medieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017260. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church?

Medieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village settlement located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017260.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church?

Medieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church 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 1017260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Boat Knoll (3.6 km), Two barrows in Halcombe Vale, 700m south west of Monastery Farm (3.8 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (4 km).

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