Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHutton John moated site, moated annexe, possible fishpond and enclosure

Hutton John moated site, moated annexe, possible fishpond and enclosure

England
List entry 1013651
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hutton John moated site is a medieval settlement complex located in Cumberland, England, comprising a moated enclosure with an associated annexe, possible fishpond, and wider field systems. The moated platform itself represents a residential or administrative focus typical of medieval manorial organisation, with the surrounding features suggesting agricultural and economic functions characteristic of the period. The site dates from the medieval period, though the precise chronology of its construction and use remains to be fully established through archaeological investigation. The complex survives as earthwork remains that contribute to understanding the settlement patterns and land management practices of medieval Cumberland.

Hutton John moated site, moated annexe, possible fishpond and enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013651. View the official record →

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What is Hutton John moated site, moated annexe, possible fishpond and enclosure?

Hutton John moated site is a medieval settlement complex located in Cumberland, England, comprising a moated enclosure with an associated annexe, possible fishpond, and wider field systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013651.

Who is responsible for protecting Hutton John moated site, moated annexe, possible fishpond and enclosure?

Hutton John moated site, moated annexe, possible fishpond and enclosure 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 1013651.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hutton John moated site, moated annexe, possible fishpond and enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow Raise (6.6 km), Round cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circle (6.6 km), Ring cairn east of Threepow Raise (6.8 km).

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