Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSomerton Manor House; earthworks and remains of hall

Somerton Manor House; earthworks and remains of hall

England
List entry 1002950
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Somerton Manor House is a site of medieval and post-medieval settlement remains located in Oxfordshire. The monument comprises earthworks and structural remains of a hall and associated manorial complex, representing occupation and habitation spanning the medieval period through to more recent centuries. The visible archaeological features include ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and building platforms that indicate the former extent of domestic and agricultural activity at this manorial site. The remains provide evidence of the settlement hierarchy and land use patterns characteristic of English rural manorial estates.

Somerton Manor House; earthworks and remains of hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002950. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Somerton Manor House; earthworks and remains of hall?

Somerton Manor House is a site of medieval and post-medieval settlement remains located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002950.

Who is responsible for protecting Somerton Manor House; earthworks and remains of hall?

Somerton Manor House; earthworks and remains of hall 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 1002950.

What other scheduled monuments are near Somerton Manor House; earthworks and remains of hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Somerton village earthworks (0.4 km), Turf Maze at Troy Farm (2.1 km), Cold War structures at the former Upper Heyford Airbase (2.5 km).

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