Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church

Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church

England
List entry 1017455
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located 350 metres south of St Peter and St Paul's Church in Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a common form of medieval settlement defence and status symbol among the gentry and minor nobility during the medieval period. The moat, which survives as an earthwork feature, represents the remains of what was likely a modest fortified residence or manor house, with the water-filled ditch serving both defensive and practical purposes. Such moated sites are characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries, and their distribution across England reflects the considerable investment in domestic fortification during the medieval era.

Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017455. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church?

Castle Hill moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located 350 metres south of St Peter and St Paul's Church in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017455.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church?

Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church 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 1017455.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scurff Hall moated site (1.2 km), Drax Augustinian priory (2.5 km), Medieval settlement and early post-medieval garden earthworks around Barlow Hall (4.5 km).

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