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Stainsby defended manorial complex is a medieval settlement site located in Derbyshire that comprises the earthwork remains of a manorial enclosure with associated domestic and agricultural features. The site includes evidence of a chapel, indicating the religious and social importance of this lord's residence within the local community. Dating from the medieval period, the complex survives as a defended settlement, demonstrating the architectural and spatial organisation typical of minor gentry holdings in central England. The earthworks preserve a valuable record of medieval rural settlement hierarchy and the integration of religious provision within the manorial landscape.
Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015890. View the official record →
Stainsby defended manorial complex is a medieval settlement site located in Derbyshire that comprises the earthwork remains of a manorial enclosure with associated domestic and agricultural features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015890.
Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel 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 1015890.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hardwick Old Hall: an Elizabethan great house (2.3 km), Sutton Scarsdale Hall (3.4 km), Four watchtowers SW of town (5.1 km).
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