Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of manor house and gardens

Site of manor house and gardens

England
List entry 1003632
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of a manor house and gardens is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire recording the earthwork remains of a medieval residential and ornamental landscape. The monument comprises ridge and furrow cultivation patterns interspersed with the levelled foundations and structural traces of a former manor house, along with associated garden features and enclosures that reflect the spatial organisation of an elite medieval household. The site dates primarily to the medieval period, with evidence of occupation and landscape modification spanning several centuries. The earthworks remain visible as surface irregularities and soil variations across the field, representing an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and the relationship between domestic architecture and the managed agricultural landscape that sustained it.

Site of manor house and gardens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003632. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of manor house and gardens?

The site of a manor house and gardens is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire recording the earthwork remains of a medieval residential and ornamental landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003632.

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 1003632.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Collyweston sundial (0.2 km), Duddington Bridge (2 km), Roman villa east of Foster’s Bridge (2.7 km).

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