Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHaceby moated site

Haceby moated site

England
List entry 1004964
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Haceby moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in the parish of Haceby in Lincolnshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding an inner platform, a form of domestic fortification characteristic of the medieval period, particularly common in the twelfth to fifteenth centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the residences of minor gentry or substantial farmers, providing both defensive capability and status within the settlement hierarchy. The monument survives as an earthwork monument and remains a significant archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and social organisation in the East Midlands.

Haceby moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004964. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Haceby moated site?

Haceby moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in the parish of Haceby in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004964.

Who is responsible for protecting Haceby moated site?

Haceby 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 1004964.

What other scheduled monuments are near Haceby moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, Newton (1.7 km), Bowl barrow 400m south east of Moat Farm (1.9 km), Shrunken medieval village (2.3 km).

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