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Hay House moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire, consisting of a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former residential platform. The monument dates to the medieval period, likely established during the 12th to 14th centuries when moated sites were characteristic forms of elite and manorial settlement in the English countryside. The moat system represents a significant investment in domestic fortification and landscape modification, indicating the status and resources of its occupants. Such sites typically combined practical defensive function with status display, serving both protective and seigneurial purposes within their local communities.
Hay House moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011055. View the official record →
Hay House moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire, consisting of a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former residential platform. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011055.
Hay House 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 1011055.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Littywood moated site (2.7 km), Moated site at Moat House Farm (2.9 km), Webb Stone (2.9 km).
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