Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Leaze medieval site

The Leaze medieval site

England
List entry 1002441
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Leaze medieval site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises earthwork remains of medieval settlement activity, including ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and associated structural features characteristic of rural medieval land use. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents evidence of agricultural practice and habitation typical of the High or Late Medieval phases in southern England. The survival of these earthworks makes the site significant for understanding the development of medieval rural settlement patterns and farming practices in Dorset.

The Leaze medieval site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002441. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Leaze medieval site?

The Leaze medieval site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002441.

Who is responsible for protecting The Leaze medieval site?

The Leaze medieval site 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 1002441.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Leaze medieval site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Gravel Hill Plantation, 340m north of Arrowsmith House (2.7 km), Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House (3.2 km), Bowl barrow on Dunyeat's Hill 650m south west of Arrowsmith House (3.3 km).

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