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Barf Hill moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Yorkshire, England, consisting of a substantial water-filled or formerly water-filled moat enclosing a central platform. The site dates to the medieval period, typical of moated homesteads that became widespread across England from the 12th century onwards, serving as fortified residences for minor gentry and substantial landowners. The moat survives as a clearly defined linear feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of domestic occupation and settlement hierarchy within the medieval rural economy. Such moated sites represent an important class of medieval monument, indicating local wealth and status during a period when defensive capability and visual prominence held significant social value.
Barf Hill moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007717. View the official record →
Barf Hill moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Yorkshire, England, consisting of a substantial water-filled or formerly water-filled moat enclosing a central platform. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007717.
Barf Hill 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 1007717.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hall Garth moated site south of Beverley Minster (8.1 km), Square barrow on Westwood Common, 230m NNW of Blackmill (8.4 km), Square barrow on Westwood Common, 230m north west of Blackmill (8.4 km).
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