Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAtlow moated site, enclosures and causeway

Atlow moated site, enclosures and causeway

England
List entry 1011620
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Atlow moated site, enclosures and causeway is a medieval settlement complex located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure together with associated field enclosures and a causeway, features characteristic of high medieval settlement patterns in the English Midlands, dating to approximately the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat itself represents a significant indicator of manorial or high-status occupation during this period. The survival of the earthwork remains, including the causeway providing access across the moated feature, contributes to understanding of medieval settlement organisation and land use in the region.

Atlow moated site, enclosures and causeway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011620. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Atlow moated site, enclosures and causeway?

Atlow moated site, enclosures and causeway is a medieval settlement complex located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011620.

Who is responsible for protecting Atlow moated site, enclosures and causeway?

Atlow moated site, enclosures and causeway 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 1011620.

What other scheduled monuments are near Atlow moated site, enclosures and causeway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bradley Park bowl barrow (4.1 km), Osmaston Fields bowl barrow, south (6.1 km), Tinker's Inn bowl barrow, south (6.2 km).

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