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Holmesfield moated site and headland is a medieval fortified enclosure located in Derbyshire, England. The monument comprises a moated homestead with an associated headland, representing a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period in the English Midlands. The moat and earthwork defences suggest occupation by a person of some social standing, as moated sites were typically the residences of minor gentry or prosperous landholders rather than peasant farmers. The site remains visible as earthworks and contributes to understanding the pattern of medieval rural settlement and land use in Derbyshire.
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 fortified enclosure located in Derbyshire, England. 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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