Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKing's Hall moated site, 480m east of Broadwater House Farm

King's Hall moated site, 480m east of Broadwater House Farm

England
List entry 1017217
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England
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Overview

History & significance

King's Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located 480 metres east of Broadwater House Farm near Horncastle in Lincolnshire. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular moat surrounding what was once a manorial dwelling, typical of high-status medieval settlements in the region. Dating to the medieval period, the site represents evidence of organised landholding and domestic occupation associated with the administrative functions suggested by its name. The moated enclosure survives as an earthwork monument and remains an important archaeological record of medieval settlement hierarchy and land management in Lincolnshire.

King's Hall moated site, 480m east of Broadwater House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Hall moated site, 480m east of Broadwater House Farm?

King's Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located 480 metres east of Broadwater House Farm near Horncastle in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017217.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Hall moated site, 480m east of Broadwater House Farm?

King's Hall moated site, 480m east of Broadwater House Farm 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 1017217.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Hall moated site, 480m east of Broadwater House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard (3 km), Elloe Stone (3.5 km), Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard (4.3 km).

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