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Claxton medieval moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, representing a form of medieval settlement defence and status symbol common amongst the gentry and minor nobility of the medieval period. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval domestic settlement in northern England, where an artificial water-filled ditch surrounded a raised platform intended for habitation and protection. Dating to the medieval period, the monument preserves evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns within the county of Durham. The moated site reflects the domestic arrangements of a medieval household of some standing, typical of the dispersed settlement pattern that characterised the medieval English landscape.
Claxton medieval moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013947. View the official record →
Claxton medieval moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, representing a form of medieval settlement defence and status symbol common amongst the gentry and minor nobility of the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013947.
Claxton medieval moated site 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 1013947.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval farmstead and irregular open field system at High Burntoft Farm (3 km), Fishpond, enclosures and section of field system 165m north west of Elwick Hall (5.2 km), Low Throston deserted medieval village (5.8 km).
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