Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLittle Green moated site

Little Green moated site

England
List entry 1015807
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Green moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Northamptonshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that formerly enclosed a domestic settlement, typical of high-status medieval farmsteads established during the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat remains visible as an earthwork feature, its banks and internal platform preserving evidence of the settlement pattern characteristic of the English Midlands during the medieval period. Such moated sites represent important archaeological records of rural settlement hierarchy and land use in medieval England.

Little Green moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015807. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Green moated site?

Little Green moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015807.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Green moated site?

Little Green moated site 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 1015807.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Green moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Papley deserted medieval village, moat and fishpond, near Warmington. (3.7 km), Saxon settlement enclosure (5 km), South Bridge (5.6 km).

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