Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFenwick Hall moated site

Fenwick Hall moated site

England
List entry 1012459
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fenwick Hall moated site is a medieval residential monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moat, which represents a form of defensive enclosure typical of high-status domestic settlements from the medieval period. Such moated sites were particularly common in northern England during the 12th to 16th centuries, serving both practical and symbolic functions for their occupants. The monument survives as an archaeological record of medieval land use and settlement patterns in the region.

Fenwick Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fenwick Hall moated site?

Fenwick Hall moated site is a medieval residential monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012459.

Who is responsible for protecting Fenwick Hall moated site?

Fenwick Hall 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 1012459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fenwick Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church (2.2 km), Moat Hill moated site (2.9 km), Wayside cross on Trundle Lane (5.2 km).

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