Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTowthorpe medieval settlement

Towthorpe medieval settlement

England
List entry 1016932
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Towthorpe is a medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a deserted or shrunken village. The site preserves ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and house platforms typical of medieval rural settlement, indicating occupation and agricultural activity during the medieval period. The earthworks visible across the landscape provide archaeological evidence of the structural layout and land use practices of a medieval farming community, making it a significant example of the settlement patterns that characterized the Yorkshire countryside in the medieval era.

Towthorpe medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016932. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Towthorpe medieval settlement?

Towthorpe is a medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a deserted or shrunken village. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016932.

Who is responsible for protecting Towthorpe medieval settlement?

Towthorpe 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 1016932.

What other scheduled monuments are near Towthorpe medieval settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 450m north east of Blanch Farm (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 610m east of Blanch Farm (9.5 km), Bowl barrow 500m east of Blanch Farm (9.6 km).

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