Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor

Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor

England
List entry 1020368
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England
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History & significance

The remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130 metres and 110 metres north west of Westdean Manor is a scheduled ancient monument in Sussex. The site comprises earthwork remains of a medieval domestic complex, with the manor house and dovecote representing typical features of the manorial economy and settlement pattern of the period. The monument dates to the medieval period and preserves evidence of the territorial organisation and agricultural management practices characteristic of manorial estates in Sussex during this era. The survival of both the residential and agricultural structures as earthworks provides archaeological insight into the spatial arrangement and functional relationships within a subsidiary or secondary manorial holding in the region.

Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020368. View the official record →

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What is Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor?

The remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130 metres and 110 metres north west of Westdean Manor is a scheduled ancient monument in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020368.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor?

Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor 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 1020368.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Napoleonic Barracks 480m south-west of Foxhole Farm, Cuckmere Haven (1.7 km), Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head (3.4 km), Pair of bowl barrows on Baily's Hill (3.6 km).

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