Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village including monastic college, chapel, moat, fishponds, dovecote and open field system 200m south of Manor Farm

Medieval village including monastic college, chapel, moat, fishponds, dovecote and open field system 200m south of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1017780
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval village designated as NHLE 1017780 is an ancient monument located 200 metres south of Manor Farm in Nottinghamshire, representing a significant settlement of the medieval period. The site encompasses the physical remains of a substantial organised community, evidenced by the survival of a monastic college, chapel, moat, fishponds, and dovecote, alongside the distinctive field patterns of an open field system. These features collectively demonstrate both the religious and secular infrastructure typical of a high-status medieval settlement, with the presence of monastic provision indicating connections to ecclesiastical authority and land control. The earthworks and structural remains preserve important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns, agricultural organisation, and the relationship between monastic institutions and village communities in the East Midlands.

Medieval village including monastic college, chapel, moat, fishponds, dovecote and open field system 200m south of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017780. View the official record →

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What is Medieval village including monastic college, chapel, moat, fishponds, dovecote and open field system 200m south of Manor Farm?

The Medieval village designated as NHLE 1017780 is an ancient monument located 200 metres south of Manor Farm in Nottinghamshire, representing a significant settlement of the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017780.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village including monastic college, chapel, moat, fishponds, dovecote and open field system 200m south of Manor Farm?

Medieval village including monastic college, chapel, moat, fishponds, dovecote and open field system 200m south of Manor Farm 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 1017780.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village including monastic college, chapel, moat, fishponds, dovecote and open field system 200m south of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two moats and five fishponds at Top Green (0.6 km), Kilvington medieval settlement and part of an open field system, 400m south west of Staunton Hall (4.6 km), Minor Romano-British villa, moat and associated medieval manorial and village earthworks, including six fishponds (5.3 km).

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