Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat House moated site

Moat House moated site

England
List entry 1016835
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moat House is a moated site located in Gloucestershire, England, dating from the medieval period. The monument consists of a moated enclosure, a characteristic defensive and residential feature of the 12th to 16th centuries, which would have surrounded a timber or stone dwelling of medieval date. Such moated sites were common among the minor gentry and substantial farmers of medieval England, serving both practical and status functions. The site survives as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of medieval settlement and land use patterns in the county.

Moat House moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016835. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat House moated site?

Moat House is a moated site located in Gloucestershire, England, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016835.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat House moated site?

Moat House moated site 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 1016835.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat House moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in Holy Trinity churchyard (5.7 km), Leckhampton camp and tumulus (7 km), Crippets long barrow, 680m north east of Dryhill Farm (7.5 km).

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