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Fountain Dale moat is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Nottinghamshire. The monument comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a form of fortified homestead characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moats served both defensive and status purposes for landholding families, surrounding domestic and agricultural buildings with water-filled ditches. The site represents a typical example of medieval settlement hierarchy in the English Midlands, where moated sites were established by minor nobility and wealthy gentry seeking to protect their residences and demesne lands.
Fountain Dale moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008627. View the official record →
Fountain Dale moat is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008627.
Fountain Dale 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 1008627.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Abbey Church (3.9 km), Mound at Syke Breck Farm (4 km), Mound E of Haywood Oaks Farm (4.3 km).
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