Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUpton medieval village and C17 garden earthworks

Upton medieval village and C17 garden earthworks

England
List entry 1006639
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Upton medieval village and seventeenth-century garden earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising the physical remains of a medieval settlement together with formal garden features of later date. The site preserves earthwork evidence of ridge-and-furrow cultivation, settlement plots, and structural remains indicative of medieval occupation, whilst the garden earthworks reflect post-medieval landscape management and design practices. The monument represents both the medieval agrarian economy and the later transformation of the landscape by formal gardening traditions. The combination of medieval village remains with early modern garden features makes this site valuable for understanding the long chronological development of settlement and land use in the county.

Upton medieval village and C17 garden earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006639. View the official record →

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What is Upton medieval village and C17 garden earthworks?

Upton medieval village and seventeenth-century garden earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising the physical remains of a medieval settlement together with formal garden features of later date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006639.

Who is responsible for protecting Upton medieval village and C17 garden earthworks?

Upton medieval village and C17 garden earthworks 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 1006639.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upton medieval village and C17 garden earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross base in St Michael's churchyard (0.2 km), Upton bowl barrow (1.1 km), Multivallate hillfort at Hunsbury Hill (2.7 km).

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