Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement immediately north and 170m south of St John the Baptist's Church, Lower Shuckburgh

Medieval settlement immediately north and 170m south of St John the Baptist's Church, Lower Shuckburgh

England
List entry 1020787
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A medieval settlement is a dispersed or nucleated community occupation site dating to the medieval period, located both immediately north of St John the Baptist's Church at Lower Shuckburgh and approximately 170 metres to its south in Warwickshire. The settlement represents evidence of sustained habitation and land use in the vicinity of the church, which itself served as a focal point for the medieval community. The site is recorded as an ancient monument reflecting the pattern of rural settlement organisation characteristic of medieval England, with the church's presence indicating the spiritual and administrative centre of the settlement. The dual location of occupation either side of the church demonstrates the spatial relationship between ecclesiastical and secular settlement in the medieval landscape of Warwickshire.

Medieval settlement immediately north and 170m south of St John the Baptist's Church, Lower Shuckburgh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020787. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement immediately north and 170m south of St John the Baptist's Church, Lower Shuckburgh?

A medieval settlement is a dispersed or nucleated community occupation site dating to the medieval period, located both immediately north of St John the Baptist's Church at Lower Shuckburgh and approximately 170 metres to its south in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020787.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement immediately north and 170m south of St John the Baptist's Church, Lower Shuckburgh?

Medieval settlement immediately north and 170m south of St John the Baptist's Church, Lower Shuckburgh 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 1020787.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement immediately north and 170m south of St John the Baptist's Church, Lower Shuckburgh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upper Shuckburgh medieval settlement to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park (1.7 km), Medieval settlement remains at Flecknoe (2.1 km), Site of the medieval village, Cistercian Priory and post-Dissolution house and gardens of Lower Catesby, with associated ridge and furrow (4.1 km).

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