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Ashton Manor moated site is a medieval residential monument located in Northamptonshire. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive and status-signifying feature characteristic of medieval manorial settlements from the twelfth century onwards. The moat itself survives as a substantial earthwork, defining the precinct of what was likely a significant local holding during the medieval period. Such moated sites represent an important class of medieval domestic archaeology, providing evidence of settlement hierarchy and land management practices in the English countryside.
Ashton Manor moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010809. View the official record →
Ashton Manor moated site is a medieval residential monument located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010809.
Ashton Manor 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 1010809.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa SE of Stokegap Lodge (1 km), The Mount ringwork at Alderton (3.8 km), Motte NW of the parish church (4 km).
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