Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of the medieval manor house and associated buildings of Kingston Lacy

Site of the medieval manor house and associated buildings of Kingston Lacy

England
List entry 1463802
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The site of the medieval manor house and associated buildings of Kingston Lacy is a scheduled ancient monument in Dorset representing the remains of a substantial medieval settlement. Located within the present Kingston Lacy estate, the site contains archaeological evidence of a manor house and its dependent structures, dating from the medieval period. The monument illustrates the organisation of a medieval manorial complex and its landscape setting. The earthworks and buried archaeological deposits preserve important evidence of domestic and agricultural life within a medieval aristocratic or gentry household.

Site of the medieval manor house and associated buildings of Kingston Lacy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1463802. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of the medieval manor house and associated buildings of Kingston Lacy?

The site of the medieval manor house and associated buildings of Kingston Lacy is a scheduled ancient monument in Dorset representing the remains of a substantial medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1463802.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of the medieval manor house and associated buildings of Kingston Lacy?

Site of the medieval manor house and associated buildings of Kingston Lacy 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 1463802.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of the medieval manor house and associated buildings of Kingston Lacy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted settlement NW of Mountain Clump (3.9 km), Round barrow cemetery on Barrow Hill 150m south west of Brookvale Farm (4.3 km), Round barrow cemetery south and west of Rose Lawn Coppice, 600m south west of Higher Merley Farm (5.1 km).

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