Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp

Ringwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp

England
List entry 1019242
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The ringwork and motte situated 230 metres north east of Stanborough Camp is a medieval fortification dating to the Norman period or later medieval centuries. The monument comprises earthwork defences characteristic of small-scale feudal strongholds, with a motte forming a raised defensive platform and an adjoining ringwork of circular or oval plan enclosed by a substantial bank and ditch. Such structures were common throughout England during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries as centres of manorial authority and local defence. The site's proximity to Stanborough Camp, an Iron Age hillfort, suggests medieval reuse of a landscape already invested with defensive significance.

Ringwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019242. View the official record →

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What is Ringwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp?

The ringwork and motte situated 230 metres north east of Stanborough Camp is a medieval fortification dating to the Norman period or later medieval centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019242.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp?

Ringwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp 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 1019242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery known as Ritson Barrows, 420m north east of Stanborough Camp (0.2 km), Stanborough Camp Iron Age hillfort and bowl barrow (0.2 km), Animal pound and enclosure 220m and 120m south west of High Marks Barn (3.9 km).

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