Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo moated sites, the site of a dovecote and further associated features 120m north west and 180m north of The Old Hall

Two moated sites, the site of a dovecote and further associated features 120m north west and 180m north of The Old Hall

England
List entry 1021039
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated sites, dovecote site and associated features near The Old Hall in Yorkshire comprise a group of medieval monuments reflecting the agricultural and domestic economy of a rural estate. The two moated enclosures, positioned at distances of 120 metres and 180 metres north-west and north of The Old Hall respectively, represent the remains of separate medieval settlements or manorial complexes, whilst the dovecote site indicates the presence of high-status buildings and resources typical of medieval landholding. These features, dating to the medieval period, survive as earthwork remains and demonstrate the settlement patterns and land use characteristic of medieval Yorkshire. The grouping of moated sites with associated ancillary structures such as the dovecote reflects the hierarchical nature of medieval rural estates and their integrated agricultural and residential functions.

Two moated sites, the site of a dovecote and further associated features 120m north west and 180m north of The Old Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021039. View the official record →

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What is Two moated sites, the site of a dovecote and further associated features 120m north west and 180m north of The Old Hall?

The moated sites, dovecote site and associated features near The Old Hall in Yorkshire comprise a group of medieval monuments reflecting the agricultural and domestic economy of a rural estate. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021039.

Who is responsible for protecting Two moated sites, the site of a dovecote and further associated features 120m north west and 180m north of The Old Hall?

Two moated sites, the site of a dovecote and further associated features 120m north west and 180m north of The Old Hall 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 1021039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two moated sites, the site of a dovecote and further associated features 120m north west and 180m north of The Old Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary running south from Olliver East for 550m (7.6 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (8.6 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary and portion of field system 100m east of Whitefields Farm (8.9 km).

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