Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site at Sedgwick Castle

Medieval moated site at Sedgwick Castle

England
List entry 1009579
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Sedgwick Castle is a medieval moated site located in Sussex, England, designated as a heritage monument under NHLE list entry 1009579. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moat that originally enclosed a residential or defensive structure, typical of medieval manorial settlements and minor fortifications constructed during the medieval period. Such moated sites were common features of the English landscape from the twelfth century onwards, serving as the centres of agricultural estates and providing both practical water management and a degree of defensive capability. The surviving earthworks at Sedgwick Castle represent an important archaeological record of medieval domestic and territorial organisation in the Sussex region.

Medieval moated site at Sedgwick Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009579. View the official record →

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What is Medieval moated site at Sedgwick Castle?

Sedgwick Castle is a medieval moated site located in Sussex, England, designated as a heritage monument under NHLE list entry 1009579. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009579.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site at Sedgwick Castle?

Medieval moated site at Sedgwick Castle 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 1009579.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site at Sedgwick Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House (2.4 km), Medieval moated site in West Grinstead Park (5.4 km), Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm (6.3 km).

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