Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGarshall moated site

Garshall moated site

England
List entry 1012626
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garshall moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic form of medieval settlement protection that was particularly prevalent in central England during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the residences of minor gentry or substantial farmers, combining domestic habitation with modest fortification through the surrounding water-filled ditch. The earthwork remains visible as a substantial archaeological feature and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Garshall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012626. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garshall moated site?

Garshall moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012626.

Who is responsible for protecting Garshall moated site?

Garshall 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 1012626.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garshall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishpond, 200m south-west of Hilderstone Hall (1.5 km), Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood (3.1 km), Blithewood moated site (4 km).

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