Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCatterton Hall moated site and adjacent building platform

Catterton Hall moated site and adjacent building platform

England
List entry 1017456
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Catterton Hall moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in Yorkshire, comprising a substantial rectangular moat surrounding a raised building platform. The monument dates to the medieval period, likely established during the 12th to 14th centuries, and represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the English gentry and upper peasantry of that era. The moat would have served both defensive and status-bearing functions, whilst the adjacent platform indicates the position of a now-demolished hall or dwelling house. The site survives as an earthwork monument, preserving important evidence of medieval settlement patterns and landholding practices in the Yorkshire landscape.

Catterton Hall moated site and adjacent building platform is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017456. View the official record →

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What is Catterton Hall moated site and adjacent building platform?

Catterton Hall moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in Yorkshire, comprising a substantial rectangular moat surrounding a raised building platform. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017456.

Who is responsible for protecting Catterton Hall moated site and adjacent building platform?

Catterton Hall moated site and adjacent building platform 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 1017456.

What other scheduled monuments are near Catterton Hall moated site and adjacent building platform?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Steeton medieval village, moated site and fishponds (2.8 km), Tadcaster motte and bailey castle (3.2 km), Roman villa (4.6 km).

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