Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Farm moat and associated water management features, Cheney Longville

Castle Farm moat and associated water management features, Cheney Longville

England
List entry 1012326
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Farm moat is a scheduled monument comprising the remains of a medieval moated enclosure located near Cheney Longville in Shropshire. The site preserves a substantial water-filled moat and associated earthwork features that represent a significant example of medieval settlement fortification, typical of the 12th to 14th centuries. The moat system, including its surrounding banks and any internal features, demonstrates the defensive and status-conferring functions of such enclosures among the minor landed gentry during the medieval period. The site's water management infrastructure reflects both practical defensive requirements and the engineering capabilities of medieval landowners in this region of England.

Castle Farm moat and associated water management features, Cheney Longville is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012326. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Farm moat and associated water management features, Cheney Longville?

Castle Farm moat is a scheduled monument comprising the remains of a medieval moated enclosure located near Cheney Longville in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012326.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Farm moat and associated water management features, Cheney Longville?

Castle Farm moat and associated water management features, Cheney Longville 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 1012326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Farm moat and associated water management features, Cheney Longville?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 60m west of Ambleside (2.5 km), Stokesay Castle (3.7 km), Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church (3.9 km).

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