King Arthur's Round Table is a Late Neolithic Henge (2000-1000 BCE). It consists of a low circular platform surrounded by Read more
The Earthworks at Walburn Hall Farm in Richmond are a testament to the area's rich historical tapestry, dating back to medieval times. This site is recognized as a Scheduled Monument, indicating its national importance and is protected by law. The earthworks are the remnants of a medieval settlement and field system, which include the ruins of a high-status medieval house and gardens, a mill, and a small kiln, alongside evidence of a millpond and mill race. The first recorded mention of the village dates to 1222, but the layout suggests it was established during the late 11th and 12th centuries. The field system, visible as large blocks of linear, parallel earthworks known as ridge and furrow, is particularly well-preserved in the fields to the south of the present Walburn Hall. These earthworks also show features like headlands and balks, which divided the fields into sections for agricultural use. Additionally, the site includes evidence of Medieval canalization of the stream for water management, which flowed through the village green. To the north of Crowhill Beck, there is evidence of a major trackway extending north to Richmond, highlighting the site's historical significance as part of a broader medieval landscape. The Preservation of these earthworks allows for a glimpse into the agricultural and domestic life of the medieval period, offering valuable insights into the social and economic structures of the time. The site's protection ensures that these insights will continue to be available for future generations, contributing to our understanding of England's historical environment.
19 heavily abraded sherds of hand made pottery vessels of Bronze Age date. Several different vessels are represented. All demonstrate differential degrees of oxidation, some are possibly soot blackened from use. The fabrics are gritty with [...]
Hard hammer struck primary flake, the dorsal face is a thermal (frost) fracture, no retouch noted just irregular edge damage. Light to mid grey flint. 29.3 x 32.7 x 8mm, 8.2 g. Neolithic to Early [...]
A Medieval silver voided short cross cut Scottish halfpenny of William I or Alexander III dating to circa AD 1195-1249, not further defined. Unclear moneyer and mint. [...]
A Medieval silver long cross penny of Edward II (AD 1207-1227), Class 10cf5, dating to circa AD 1309-1310 (1043/1). Mint of London. Ref: North 1975: 25. [...]
A Medieval silver voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), Class 5c, dating to circa AD 1250-1256 (N 997). Moneyer: Willem; Mint: Canterbury. Ref: North 1980: 183. [...]
A Medieval silver voided short cross cut halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216), Class 5b2, dating to AD 1202-1207 (N 970/1). Moneyer: Roberd; Mint: Canterbury or Northampton. [...]
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constans (335-350), Two Victories issue of 347-348, Reece period 17, on a markedly oval flan, possibly Trier mint, RIC vol. 8, page 152 nos 203 or 207Obverse description: bust diademed [...]
Copper alloy coin. Minim, small module irregular issue of either 275-285 if a barbarous radiate or 355-361 if a Fallen Horseman issue of 355-361. No discernible detail remains on either side of a worn spalled [...]
Copper alloy coin. Radiate or nummus indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-410 on a worn smaller module round flan retaining no discernible detail on either side. Diameter: 15.9mm, Weight: 1.61gms [...]
Small copper-alloy fragment of a probable medieval or post-medieval vessel of some kind. It incorporates part of an what is here interpreted as an external (though integrally cast) element, such as a foot, handle or [...]
Copper alloy scabbard chape. A triangular sheet metal chape with an overlapping seam and open at its lower narrower end. The top edge is frayed and may have lost supplementary fixings. The casual finish may [...]
Lead alloy toy fragment. Solid cast model of a circular wooden tub with two binding hoops and vertical planking fed by the down-curved outlet from a vertical object of rhomboid section: a water pump whose [...]
An incomplete copper alloy strap mount or strap fitting dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1700). The object is roughly triangular in shape with an attachment loop at one end, with iron rivet [...]
A complete copper alloy pot leg, probably from a cooking vessel of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1800).The leg is sub-triangular in plan and has a tear drop shaped cross section, it terminates at a pointed foot. The [...]
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Valentinian (364-378), Victory left, Reece period 19, on a worn brown flan.Obverse description: bust diademed and cuirassed right.Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm; OF [...]
A fragment from a copper alloy brooch of late Iron Age to Roman date, circa 100 BC to AD 100.Only the upper part of the brooch remains. The brooch is a Le Tene III / Nauheim type and is formed from [...]
Copper alloy coin fragment. Radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296, chipped all around flan.Obverse description: radiate head right.Reverse description: One or two draped figures undulating leftwards.Diameter (in excess of): 17.4mm, Weight: 1.46gms, die axis: [...]
Copper alloy coin. Possibly a nummus indeterminate, Reece period 16; if not, in view of the reverse legend, possibly a radiate issue of 260-296Obverse description: bust draped and cuirassed right , seen from front; encrusted.Obverse [...]
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy strap end with forked spacer dating c. AD 1200-1400. The strap end comprises two parallel sheet plates with a forked spacer in between. The sheet plates are broadly rectangular with a [...]
The Earthworks at Walburn Hall Farm in Richmond are a testament to the area's rich historical tapestry, dating back to medieval times. 
This site is recognized as a Scheduled Monument, indicating its national importance and is protected by law. 
The earthworks are the remnants of a medieval settlement and field system, which include the ruins of a high-status medieval house and gardens, a mill, and a small kiln, alongside evidence of a millpond and mill race. 
The first recorded mention of the village dates to 1222, but the layout suggests it was established during the late 11th and 12th centuries. 
The field system, visible as large blocks of linear, parallel earthworks known as ridge and furrow, is particularly well-preserved in the fields to the south of the present Walburn Hall. 
These earthworks also show features like headlands and balks, which divided the fields into sections for agricultural use. 
Additionally, the site includes evidence of Medieval canalization of the stream for water management, which flowed through the village green. 
To the north of Crowhill Beck, there is evidence of a major trackway extending north to Richmond, highlighting the site's historical significance as part of a broader medieval landscape. The Preservation of these earthworks allows for a glimpse into the agricultural and domestic life of the medieval period, offering valuable insights into the social and economic structures of the time. The site's protection ensures that these insights will continue to be available for future generations, contributing to our understanding of England's historical environment.
