Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHall's Close: a ringwork and bailey 100m west of Kentend Farm

Hall's Close: a ringwork and bailey 100m west of Kentend Farm

England
List entry 1013197
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hall's Close is a ringwork and bailey earthwork located approximately 100 metres west of Kentend Farm in Wiltshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, representing a form of fortified residence characteristic of the 11th to 13th centuries. The site comprises a circular or oval defensive bank with an associated bailey platform, typical of smaller lordly strongholds of the medieval era. Such ringworks were strategically sited to provide defensible positions whilst serving as administrative and residential centres for their occupants during the medieval period.

Hall's Close: a ringwork and bailey 100m west of Kentend Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hall's Close: a ringwork and bailey 100m west of Kentend Farm?

Hall's Close is a ringwork and bailey earthwork located approximately 100 metres west of Kentend Farm in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013197.

Who is responsible for protecting Hall's Close: a ringwork and bailey 100m west of Kentend Farm?

Hall's Close: a ringwork and bailey 100m west of Kentend Farm 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 1013197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hall's Close: a ringwork and bailey 100m west of Kentend Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Water meadow 400m east of Clattinger Farm (3.6 km), Medieval settlement and associated field system at Clattinger Farm (4.1 km), Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm (4.2 km).

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