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Blue Man's Bower moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located at Whiston in South Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding an inner platform, characteristic of the moated homesteads common to the English Midlands and northern regions from the twelfth century onwards. The monument likely served as the residence of a minor landowner or substantial farmer during the medieval period, with the water-filled moat providing both defensive capability and a practical water supply. The site remains visible as earthwork features and is designated as an ancient monument of historical importance in understanding medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in Yorkshire.
Blue Man's Bower moated site, Whiston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012201. View the official record →
Blue Man's Bower moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located at Whiston in South Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012201.
Blue Man's Bower moated site, Whiston 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 1012201.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Canklow Hill earthworks (1.2 km), The glassworks cone (1.6 km), Old Bridge (3.6 km).
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