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Bruera moated site is a medieval settlement monument located in Cheshire, comprising a moated enclosure and associated field system. The moated site itself consists of a substantial rectangular or sub-rectangular moat that formerly surrounded a domestic or manorial residence, typical of high-status medieval settlements in the region dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The adjacent field system represents the agricultural landscape organised around the settlement, preserving evidence of medieval land use patterns. The monument survives as earthwork remains and provides archaeological evidence of medieval rural settlement hierarchy and land management in northwest England.
Bruera moated site and adjacent field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012110. View the official record →
Bruera moated site is a medieval settlement monument located in Cheshire, comprising a moated enclosure and associated field system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012110.
Bruera moated site and adjacent field system 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 1012110.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 120m north-east of Rose Farm (5.6 km), St Winefride's Holy Well at Holywell Farm (6.5 km), Holt Bridge (6.7 km).
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