Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village

Thorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village

England
List entry 1009598
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Thorpe Lubenham moated site is a medieval settlement in Northamptonshire comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and the shifted position of a former village. The moat, which survives as a substantial ditch system, dates to the medieval period and represents a characteristic form of high-status domestic settlement contemporary with the feudal organisation of the English countryside. The associated village remains, visible as earthworks across the surrounding landscape, indicate the relocation of the settlement, a phenomenon common in the medieval and early modern periods as manorial lords reorganised their estates. The site provides evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in the East Midlands.

Thorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009598. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Thorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village?

Thorpe Lubenham moated site is a medieval settlement in Northamptonshire comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and the shifted position of a former village. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009598.

Who is responsible for protecting Thorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village?

Thorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village 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 1009598.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement remains at East Farndon (2 km), Abandoned Medieval Village of Little Oxendon (3.3 km), Sibbertoft motte and bailey castle. (3.9 km).

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