Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLangley Hall moated site and Langley Chapel

Langley Hall moated site and Langley Chapel

England
List entry 1015285
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Langley Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Shropshire, England, representing a form of defensive or prestigious domestic settlement typical of the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat itself survives as an earthwork feature defining the bounds of what was once a manorial residence, reflecting the social and economic status of its occupants during the medieval period. Associated with the site is Langley Chapel, which serves as evidence of the spiritual and administrative infrastructure of the medieval settlement. Together, these monuments constitute an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and manorial organisation in the region.

Langley Hall moated site and Langley Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015285. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Langley Hall moated site and Langley Chapel?

Langley Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Shropshire, England, representing a form of defensive or prestigious domestic settlement typical of the 12th to 16th centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015285.

Who is responsible for protecting Langley Hall moated site and Langley Chapel?

Langley Hall moated site and Langley Chapel 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 1015285.

What other scheduled monuments are near Langley Hall moated site and Langley Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Acton Burnell Castle, a moated site with chamber block and tithe barn (1.8 km), Abutment of Roman bridge at Radnor Bridge (2.8 km), Hilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley, 250m north of Blackhurst Farm (4.1 km).

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