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Matson moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Gloucestershire, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that once surrounded a domestic or manorial settlement, a common form of aristocratic and gentry residence during the medieval period. The monument dates to the medieval era, with such moated sites representing a widespread settlement type across England from the twelfth century onwards. The earthwork remains visible as a series of raised platforms and water-filled or water-marked channels that define the perimeter of the former residential complex, providing archaeological evidence of medieval land management and domestic hierarchy.
Matson moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016870. View the official record →
Matson moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016870.
Matson 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 1016870.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Painswick Hill (or Kimsbury) camp (4.1 km), Castle Godwyn (4.7 km), Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (5.5 km).
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