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Thorpe in Balne moated site, chapel and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated settlement together with associated ecclesiastical and productive features. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a characteristic example of nucleated settlement organisation typical of the Yorkshire landscape, with the moat forming a defensive or status-defining enclosure around the principal dwelling. The presence of a chapel indicates the site's significance as a manorial or substantial residential centre, whilst the fishpond demonstrates the economic and dietary priorities of its inhabitants. The monument survives as earthwork features and contributes to the archaeological understanding of medieval settlement patterns and land use in northern England.
Thorpe in Balne moated site, chapel and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012111. View the official record →
Thorpe in Balne moated site, chapel and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated settlement together with associated ecclesiastical and productive features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012111.
Thorpe in Balne moated site, chapel and fishpond 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 1012111.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in the churchyard of St Oswald's Church (3.2 km), Sutton Common bowl barrow (3.2 km), Tilts moated site (3.3 km).
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