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Deighton moated site is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England, consisting of a moated enclosure that dates to the medieval period. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding a residential platform, a form of defensive or status-bearing domestic architecture common among minor gentry and substantial landholders from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites are particularly prevalent in the Midlands and northern England, where they served both practical and symbolic functions in the medieval settlement hierarchy. The Deighton example represents a typical instance of this widespread building tradition, which continued in use and construction through the later medieval period.
Deighton moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004099. View the official record →
Deighton moated site is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England, consisting of a moated enclosure that dates to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004099.
Deighton 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 1004099.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Smeaton medieval village and rabbit warrens, immediately south east of Westhorpe Hall (3.6 km), Birkby medieval settlement and associated field system, moated site and fishponds (4.8 km), Medieval village of Lazenby (5 km).
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