Part of Leppington medieval village, a moated site and site of the former parish church of St Helen

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History & significance

Part of Leppington medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a moated site and the location of the former parish church of St Helen in Yorkshire, England. The moated enclosure represents a typical medieval settlement pattern, with the church site indicating the spiritual centre of what was once an organised parish community. The monument dates to the medieval period, with the moat and associated settlement features reflecting the agricultural and ecclesiastical organisation of the landscape during this era. The site now survives as earthworks, preserving evidence of the medieval occupation and religious life of this rural Yorkshire locality.

Part of Leppington medieval village, a moated site and site of the former parish church of St Helen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011515. View the official record →

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