Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRaventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe Farm

Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe Farm

England
List entry 1016426
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the physical remains of a medieval village located immediately south-west of Raventhorpe Farm in Lincolnshire. The site preserves earthwork evidence of settlement activity dating to the medieval period, including ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and structural remains indicative of domestic occupation. The monument represents a significant archaeological record of medieval agrarian life and settlement organisation in the East Midlands. The earthworks survive as surface features in the landscape, providing important evidence for understanding the development and eventual desertion or transformation of this particular medieval community.

Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016426. View the official record →

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What is Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe Farm?

Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the physical remains of a medieval village located immediately south-west of Raventhorpe Farm in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016426.

Who is responsible for protecting Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe Farm?

Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe 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 1016426.

What other scheduled monuments are near Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe (4.6 km), Thornholme Augustinian priory (5.2 km), Moated site 285m east of Castlethorpe House (5.5 km).

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