Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall

Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall

England
List entry 1007737
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall is a medieval fortified enclosure located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The monument comprises a moated site with an associated defensive structure known as a camera, representing a form of domestic fortification typical of the medieval period. The moat and accompanying earthworks indicate a settlement of some status, likely dating to the medieval period, though the precise chronology of construction and occupation remains uncertain. The site survives as earthwork remains and represents an important example of medieval residential defence in the region.

Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007737. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall?

Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall is a medieval fortified enclosure located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007737.

Who is responsible for protecting Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall?

Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall 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 1007737.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Weighton Lock, Blacktoft (1.3 km), Julian's Bower turf cut maze (3.6 km), Countess Close moated site (3.7 km).

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