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Park pale in Rampisham Park is a medieval deer park boundary consisting of a substantial earthwork bank and ditch system. The pale, which encloses approximately 60 acres, dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of landscape management associated with hunting reserves maintained by the local nobility. The earthwork remains visible as a pronounced linear feature defining the park's perimeter, demonstrating the investment required to contain and protect deer stocks. Such enclosed parks were characteristic of elite estates from the twelfth century onwards, serving both practical and symbolic functions in the landscape.
Park pale in Rampisham park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020184. View the official record →
Park pale in Rampisham Park is a medieval deer park boundary consisting of a substantial earthwork bank and ditch system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020184.
Park pale in Rampisham 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 1020184.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of three round barrows W of Two Gates (8.4 km), Chambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm (8.6 km), Bowl barrow 700m east of South Eggardon Farm (8.7 km).
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