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Lighteach moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive or status-affirming feature characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moated site demonstrates the importance of water management in medieval settlement design, serving both practical and symbolic functions. Associated water features at the location reflect medieval land use practices and the hydraulic engineering capabilities of the period.
Lighteach moated site and associated water management features is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017007. View the official record →
Lighteach moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017007.
Lighteach moated site and associated water management features 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 1017007.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 100m north of The Hall, Sandford (3.6 km), Soulton moated site and formal garden remains (4.3 km), Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage (4.6 km).
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