Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingwork and bailey immediately south of St Helen and Holy Cross Church

Ringwork and bailey immediately south of St Helen and Holy Cross Church

England
List entry 1017484
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ringwork and bailey immediately south of St Helen and Holy Cross Church is a Norman fortification situated near the church in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a ringwork, a circular or oval defensive earthwork, alongside bailey structures typical of early Norman military architecture in England. Dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066, such ringworks represent an important phase of defensive settlement and territorial control during the establishment of Norman authority. The site's proximity to the church suggests the integration of military and ecclesiastical functions characteristic of Norman settlement patterns in the landscape.

Ringwork and bailey immediately south of St Helen and Holy Cross Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017484. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ringwork and bailey immediately south of St Helen and Holy Cross Church?

Ringwork and bailey immediately south of St Helen and Holy Cross Church is a Norman fortification situated near the church in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017484.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringwork and bailey immediately south of St Helen and Holy Cross Church?

Ringwork and bailey immediately south of St Helen and Holy Cross Church 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 1017484.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringwork and bailey immediately south of St Helen and Holy Cross Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sheriff Hutton quadrangular castle and early garden earthworks (0.6 km), Site of deserted village of East Lilling (1.7 km), Foston medieval settlement and moated monastic grange (3.9 km).

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