Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel

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History & significance

Stainsby defended manorial complex is a medieval settlement site located in Derbyshire that comprises the remains of a fortified manor house with associated earthworks and structural features. The complex dates primarily to the medieval period and includes evidence of a chapel within or near the manorial precinct, reflecting the religious and domestic arrangements typical of substantial manorial establishments. The site's defensive character, suggested by its physical layout and earthwork evidence, indicates the status and security concerns of its medieval occupants. The complex represents an important example of medieval manorial settlement archaeology in the East Midlands, preserving evidence of both the domestic and spiritual life of a medieval gentry household.

Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015890. View the official record →

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