Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThorpe End Iron Age, Saxon and Medieval settlement

Thorpe End Iron Age, Saxon and Medieval settlement

England
List entry 1013134
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Thorpe End Iron Age, Saxon and Medieval settlement is a multi-period occupation site located in Northamptonshire that demonstrates continuous human settlement across more than a thousand years. The site contains archaeological remains spanning the Iron Age through to the Medieval period, indicating successive phases of habitation and activity across these distinct historical epochs. Its significance lies in its capacity to illuminate patterns of long-term settlement continuity in the English Midlands and the transitions between major cultural periods. The monument is protected under the designation system as recognition of its archaeological importance to understanding regional settlement history.

Thorpe End Iron Age, Saxon and Medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013134. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Thorpe End Iron Age, Saxon and Medieval settlement?

Thorpe End Iron Age, Saxon and Medieval settlement is a multi-period occupation site located in Northamptonshire that demonstrates continuous human settlement across more than a thousand years. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013134.

Who is responsible for protecting Thorpe End Iron Age, Saxon and Medieval settlement?

Thorpe End Iron Age, Saxon and Medieval settlement 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 1013134.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thorpe End Iron Age, Saxon and Medieval settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Irthlingborough bowl barrow, 760m west of Rutland Lodge (3.3 km), Raunds bowl barrow (3.8 km), Crow Hill Iron Age hillfort with associated Iron Age, Roman and Medieval settlements (4.1 km).

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