Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement remains 300m south east and 150m north of Wistow Hall

Medieval settlement remains 300m south east and 150m north of Wistow Hall

England
List entry 1018578
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement remains are dispersed archaeological features located in the vicinity of Wistow Hall in Leicestershire, situated approximately 300 metres to the south-east and 150 metres to the north of the hall itself. These remains comprise evidence of medieval occupation and settlement activity dating from the medieval period, and are recorded as a designated ancient monument. The site reflects the pattern of rural settlement that characterised the Leicestershire landscape during the medieval era, with physical traces surviving in the form of earthworks and archaeological deposits. The relationship between these scattered settlement remains and Wistow Hall itself provides evidence for the development and organisation of medieval landholding and domestic settlement in this part of the Midlands.

Medieval settlement remains 300m south east and 150m north of Wistow Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018578. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement remains 300m south east and 150m north of Wistow Hall?

Medieval settlement remains are dispersed archaeological features located in the vicinity of Wistow Hall in Leicestershire, situated approximately 300 metres to the south-east and 150 metres to the north of the hall itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018578.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement remains 300m south east and 150m north of Wistow Hall?

Medieval settlement remains 300m south east and 150m north of Wistow Hall 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 1018578.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement remains 300m south east and 150m north of Wistow Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte in Hall Field (4.2 km), Manorial site immediately south east of St Peter's Church (4.5 km), Kibworth Harcourt post mill (5 km).

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