Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Reins medieval deer park boundary within Park Ends and Oaktree Wood

The Reins medieval deer park boundary within Park Ends and Oaktree Wood

England
List entry 1019864
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Reins medieval deer park boundary is a scheduled ancient monument located within Park Ends and Oaktree Wood in Yorkshire. The site comprises evidence of a medieval deer park enclosure, marked by surviving boundary features typical of the period. Such deer parks were established by landholders of sufficient status during the medieval period, serving both as hunting reserves and as symbols of aristocratic authority and land control. The boundary earthworks and associated landscape features at this location reflect the medieval practice of enclosed park management and remain archaeologically significant for understanding medieval land use and settlement patterns in Yorkshire.

The Reins medieval deer park boundary within Park Ends and Oaktree Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019864. View the official record →

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What is The Reins medieval deer park boundary within Park Ends and Oaktree Wood?

The Reins medieval deer park boundary is a scheduled ancient monument located within Park Ends and Oaktree Wood in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019864.

Who is responsible for protecting The Reins medieval deer park boundary within Park Ends and Oaktree Wood?

The Reins medieval deer park boundary within Park Ends and Oaktree Wood 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 1019864.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Reins medieval deer park boundary within Park Ends and Oaktree Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (3.7 km), Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge (3.9 km), Four round barrows 780m north east of Littlewood Lodge (3.9 km).

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