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The medieval settlement and moated site at Bruton is a scheduled ancient monument in Warwickshire comprising the earthwork remains of a former habitation complex. The site dates to the medieval period and is characterised by a substantial moat that enclosed a residential settlement, with associated ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns visible in the surrounding landscape. The moated enclosure represents a common form of medieval domestic organisation amongst the gentry and minor nobility, serving both defensive and status-affirming functions. The site provides archaeological evidence for medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in the Midlands region.
Medieval settlement and moated site at Bruton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016923. View the official record →
The medieval settlement and moated site at Bruton is a scheduled ancient monument in Warwickshire comprising the earthwork remains of a former habitation complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016923.
Medieval settlement and moated site at Bruton 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 1016923.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement at Lark Stoke (2.8 km), Multivallate hillfort on Meon Hill (3 km), Rectangular earthwork on Nebsworth (3.7 km).
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