Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAlley's Lane moated site

Alley's Lane moated site

England
List entry 1011062
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Alley's Lane moated site is a medieval monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic defensive feature of the medieval period, which would have served as the residence of a person of some status during the Middle Ages. The moat itself survives as an earthwork, providing evidence of settlement and land use patterns during this period. Such moated sites are commonly dated to the 12th to 16th centuries and represent an important class of medieval domestic archaeology across England.

Alley's Lane moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Alley's Lane moated site?

Alley's Lane moated site is a medieval monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011062.

Who is responsible for protecting Alley's Lane moated site?

Alley's Lane moated site 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 1011062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Alley's Lane moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Edith's Well (1.5 km), Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall (2.1 km), Webb Stone (3.5 km).

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