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Holmesfield moated site and headland is a medieval monument located in Derbyshire, comprising a moated enclosure with associated earthworks. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a form of settlement defensive in character or indicative of high status, as moated sites were typically occupied by persons of some standing. The moated feature itself consists of a water-filled or water-retaining ditch surrounding a raised platform or island, a characteristic form of medieval domestic or manorial settlement across England. The headland earthworks adjacent to the moated enclosure suggest medieval agricultural use of the wider landscape surrounding the residential focus of the site.
Holmesfield moated site and headland is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011621. View the official record →
Holmesfield moated site and headland is a medieval monument located in Derbyshire, comprising a moated enclosure with associated earthworks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011621.
Holmesfield moated site and headland 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 1011621.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Longside Moor, 450m north of Harewood Grange (9.5 km), Round cairn on Harland Edge (9.8 km), Round cairn on Harland Edge (10 km).
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