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Essendine Castle moated site is a medieval monument located in Rutland, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure that dates from the medieval period. The site preserves the ditch system and associated banks characteristic of a moated homestead, a settlement form widely distributed across medieval England, particularly among manorial and seigneurial residences. The moat represents the defensive and prestige functions typical of medieval elite dwellings, though the superstructure has not survived. The monument contributes to understanding the pattern of medieval settlement and land use in Rutland and the wider East Midlands region.
Essendine Castle moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010693. View the official record →
Essendine Castle moated site is a medieval monument located in Rutland, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure that dates from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010693.
Essendine Castle 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 1010693.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Norman arch at No 11 St Mary's Hill (6.1 km), Uffington Bridge (6.1 km), Stamford Castle (remains of) (6.2 km).
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