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Coston Manor moat is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a form of defensive or prestigious residential feature characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Moats of this type typically surrounded manor houses and served both practical and symbolic functions, indicating the status and authority of their occupants. The earthwork survives as a substantial archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement and land use patterns in the region.
Coston Manor moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012454. View the official record →
Coston Manor moat is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012454.
Coston Manor moat 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 1012454.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle at Upper Buckton (6.7 km), Settlement W of Buckton (6.8 km), Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge (7.4 km).
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