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Moat at Lea Meadows is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Leicestershire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a form of fortification common in medieval England, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. The site's earthworks survive as a substantial banks and ditches forming the characteristic moated pattern. As a registered monument, the site represents evidence of medieval settlement and domestic fortification practices within the county.
Moat at Lea Meadows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009167. View the official record →
Moat at Lea Meadows is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009167.
Moat at Lea Meadows 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 1009167.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle and manorial complex at Groby (4.4 km), Old Hays moated site and associated manorial earthworks, Ratby (5.4 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (5.4 km).
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