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The moated site and 18th century dovecote 600 metres east of Outchester is an ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval moated enclosure together with a later brick-built dovecote structure. The moated site represents a form of medieval settlement fortification common in northern England, with the surrounding ditch serving both defensive and drainage functions. The subsequently constructed dovecote, built in the 18th century, reflects the agricultural prosperity of the post-medieval period and indicates continued occupation and management of the site. Together, these elements document the evolution of the settlement from medieval times through to the early modern era.
Medieval moated site and 18th century dovecote, 600m east of Outchester is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014570. View the official record →
The moated site and 18th century dovecote 600 metres east of Outchester is an ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval moated enclosure together with a later brick-built dovecote structure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014570.
Medieval moated site and 18th century dovecote, 600m east of Outchester 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 1014570.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended settlement, 1.05 km north west of North Farm (4.3 km), Isabella's Mount camp (6 km), Sandyfold Burn settlement (6.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Medieval moated site and 18th century dovecote, 600m east of Outchester's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Medieval moated site and 18th century dovecote, 600m east of Outchester stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.