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Harlescott Grange moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in Shropshire. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former domestic enclosure, a common defensive and status-indicating feature of medieval gentry residences and farming complexes. The site dates to the medieval period, reflecting the settlement patterns and land management practices of medieval rural England. The moated enclosure preserves archaeological evidence of the domestic and agricultural activities associated with a significant medieval holding in the region.
Harlescott Grange moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019297. View the official record →
Harlescott Grange moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019297.
Harlescott Grange 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 1019297.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shrewsbury Abbey (including pulpit) (3.6 km), Remains of the crypt or undercroft to the Old Church of St Chad (3.8 km), Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent (3.9 km).
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