Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLawn Farm moated site and two ponds

Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds

England
List entry 1011060
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds is a medieval monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of the medieval period, accompanied by two associated ponds which may have served agricultural or domestic purposes connected to the settlement. Moated sites of this type were characteristic of medieval settlement patterns across the English Midlands, representing the homesteads of substantial medieval landholders or minor gentry. The physical remains, including the water-filled ditches that define the moat and the pond features, preserve evidence of medieval land use and settlement organisation in the region.

Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011060. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds?

Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds is a medieval monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011060.

Who is responsible for protecting Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds?

Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds 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 1011060.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Simfields moated site. (1.5 km), Anglo-Scandinavian cross in St Peter's churchyard (3.5 km), Hulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton (3.5 km).

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