Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of manor house and gardens

Site of manor house and gardens

England
List entry 1003631
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Site of manor house and gardens is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval or post-medieval domestic complex. The site preserves evidence of a manorial settlement with associated garden features, documented through surface archaeology and landscape survey rather than excavation. The earthworks indicate the former extent and layout of the manor house and its surrounding grounds, providing insight into the organisation of a historic elite residence and its supporting lands. Such sites are valuable for understanding patterns of rural settlement and land use across the medieval and early modern periods in the East Midlands.

Site of manor house and gardens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003631. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of manor house and gardens?

The Site of manor house and gardens is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval or post-medieval domestic complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003631.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of manor house and gardens?

Site of manor house and gardens 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 1003631.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of manor house and gardens?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barnwell Castle (0.7 km), Group of enclosures S of Ratling Irons Plantation (2.9 km), Castle earthworks and barn at Thorpe Waterville (4.1 km).

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