Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement site in Buxted Park

Medieval settlement site in Buxted Park

England
List entry 1002236
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Buxted Park Medieval Settlement is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village site located in East Sussex. The settlement dates from the medieval period and is represented by a series of ridge-and-furrow field systems and building platforms that survive as surface features within the parkland landscape. These earthworks provide archaeological evidence for medieval agricultural and domestic settlement patterns in the Weald region. The site's preservation within parkland has allowed the medieval field arrangements and settlement structure to remain visible as landscape features of historical and archaeological interest.

Medieval settlement site in Buxted Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement site in Buxted Park?

Buxted Park Medieval Settlement is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village site located in East Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002236.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement site in Buxted Park?

Medieval settlement site in Buxted Park 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 1002236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement site in Buxted Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron plat furnace (1.8 km), Hendall Furnace, 390m north-west of Hendall Manor Farmhouse (3.1 km), Medieval moated site, Warren Farm, Shepherd's Hill (3.5 km).

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