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 and remains of shifted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising the earthwork remnants of a medieval settlement and associated defensive or status-marking moat. The site preserves evidence of medieval occupation and the subsequent relocation of the village, reflecting patterns of settlement shift common in the English Midlands during the medieval period. The moated enclosure and surrounding village earthworks survive as significant archaeological deposits that document the layout and evolution of this once-inhabited locality. The monument remains an important record of medieval rural settlement organisation and the social and economic changes that led to village movement in the post-medieval period.

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 and remains of shifted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising the earthwork remnants of a medieval settlement and associated defensive or status-marking moat. 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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