Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat at Old Place

Moat at Old Place

England
List entry 1002204
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moat at Old Place is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a moat, a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch that typically surrounded a residential or manorial structure of medieval date. Such moated sites were common features of the English landscape from the 11th century onwards, serving both practical and symbolic functions for landholding families. The moat at Old Place represents the physical remains of a once-fortified domestic settlement, though the superstructure that it originally enclosed has not survived.

Moat at Old Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat at Old Place?

Moat at Old Place is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002204.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat at Old Place?

Moat at Old Place 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 1002204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat at Old Place?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Gate, Winchelsea (2 km), Town ditch N of New Gate, Winchelsea (2 km), Medieval town of Winchelsea (2.1 km).

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