Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval town defences, 183m south east of church of St Mary and St Lawrence, and 335m north east of Bolsover Castle

Medieval town defences, 183m south east of church of St Mary and St Lawrence, and 335m north east of Bolsover Castle

England
List entry 1007053
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval town defences is an ancient monument located in Derbyshire, England, positioned approximately 183 metres south east of the Church of St Mary and St Lawrence and 335 metres north east of Bolsover Castle. The monument comprises earthwork remains of medieval defensive structures associated with the historic settlement of Bolsover. These defences date to the medieval period and represent the fortified character of the town during this era. The surviving earthworks provide archaeological evidence of the town's layout and defensive strategy during the later medieval period.

Medieval town defences, 183m south east of church of St Mary and St Lawrence, and 335m north east of Bolsover Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007053. View the official record →

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What is Medieval town defences, 183m south east of church of St Mary and St Lawrence, and 335m north east of Bolsover Castle?

Medieval town defences is an ancient monument located in Derbyshire, England, positioned approximately 183 metres south east of the Church of St Mary and St Lawrence and 335 metres north east of Bolsover Castle. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007053.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval town defences, 183m south east of church of St Mary and St Lawrence, and 335m north east of Bolsover Castle?

Medieval town defences, 183m south east of church of St Mary and St Lawrence, and 335m north east of Bolsover Castle 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 1007053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval town defences, 183m south east of church of St Mary and St Lawrence, and 335m north east of Bolsover Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolsover Castle: eleventh century motte and bailey castle, twelfth century tower keep castle and seventeenth century country house. (0.3 km), Four watchtowers SW of town (0.9 km), Sutton Scarsdale Hall (3.6 km).

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