Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat Hall moated site and site of external ancillary buildings, Braithwell

Moat Hall moated site and site of external ancillary buildings, Braithwell

England
List entry 1012461
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moat Hall moated site and site of external ancillary buildings, Braithwell is a medieval moated homestead located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure with evidence of associated outbuildings, representing a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period. The moat itself survives as an impressive earthwork feature, indicating the former presence of a defended or status-conscious residence of medieval date. The site represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology and demonstrates the domestic arrangements and land use patterns of a substantial medieval household in the Yorkshire region.

Moat Hall moated site and site of external ancillary buildings, Braithwell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012461. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat Hall moated site and site of external ancillary buildings, Braithwell?

Moat Hall moated site and site of external ancillary buildings, Braithwell is a medieval moated homestead located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012461.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat Hall moated site and site of external ancillary buildings, Braithwell?

Moat Hall moated site and site of external ancillary buildings, Braithwell 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 1012461.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat Hall moated site and site of external ancillary buildings, Braithwell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross at the junction of Holywell Lane with High Street, Maltby Lane and Ashton Lane (0.4 km), Conisbrough Parks Romano-British Villa (3 km), Hellaby: a deserted medieval village and well, enclosure, ridge and furrow and post medieval long house (3.6 km).

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