Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site in West Grinstead Park

Medieval moated site in West Grinstead Park

England
List entry 1011777
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval moated site in West Grinstead Park is a scheduled ancient monument situated in West Grinstead, Sussex. The site comprises a substantial moat, likely dating from the medieval period, which once enclosed a residential or manorial settlement. Moated sites of this type were characteristic of medieval domestic architecture in lowland England, serving both defensive and status functions for landholding families. The monument survives as an earthwork feature within the landscape, representing an important example of medieval settlement archaeology in Sussex.

Medieval moated site in West Grinstead Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011777. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site in West Grinstead Park?

The Medieval moated site in West Grinstead Park is a scheduled ancient monument situated in West Grinstead, Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011777.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site in West Grinstead Park?

Medieval moated site in West Grinstead Park 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 1011777.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site in West Grinstead Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and associated earthworks north west of West Wolves Farm, Ashington. (6.4 km), Roman building 200yds (180m) NW of Spring Copse (7.6 km), Section of Roman road north of Rock (8.6 km).

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