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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History & significance

Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor is a scheduled ancient monument in Sussex comprising the structural remnants of a medieval residential and agricultural complex. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the settlement pattern typical of the South Downs, where multiple manor complexes occupied the landscape. The dovecote, positioned at a measured distance from the main house, reflects the agricultural economy and status-marking practices of medieval landholding. These earthwork remains constitute important archaeological evidence of medieval domestic and estate organisation in East Sussex.

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?

Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor is a scheduled ancient monument in Sussex comprising the structural remnants of a medieval residential and agricultural complex. 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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