Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe

Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe

England
List entry 1012457
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe, is a medieval moated homestead located in South Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that once enclosed a domestic dwelling and associated farm buildings, a characteristic form of medieval aristocratic and gentry residence in northern England. Dating to the medieval period, the moated enclosure represents the physical remains of a settlement that would have served both defensive and status-conferring functions for its occupants. The site survives as an earthwork monument and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns in the region.

Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012457. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe?

Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe, is a medieval moated homestead located in South Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012457.

Who is responsible for protecting Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe?

Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe 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 1012457.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as South Kirkby Camp (1.8 km), Frickley Old Hall moated site (5.1 km), Cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church, Darfield (5.1 km).

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