Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House

Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House

England
List entry 1008813
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated lodge 200m west of the ruins of Bradgate House is a medieval residential enclosure, situated within the historic landscape of the Bradgate estate near Newtown Linford in Leicestershire. The monument comprises a substantial water-filled moat that formerly enclosed a domestic dwelling, representing a form of settlement characteristic of the medieval period. The moated site demonstrates the manorial organisation of the local area and illustrates patterns of medieval landholding and habitation associated with the broader Bradgate demesne. The survival of the moat as an earthwork feature provides evidence of medieval settlement hierarchy and the distribution of residential foci across the estate landscape.

Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008813. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House?

The moated lodge 200m west of the ruins of Bradgate House is a medieval residential enclosure, situated within the historic landscape of the Bradgate estate near Newtown Linford in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008813.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House?

Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House 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 1008813.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirby Muxloe Castle (5.6 km), Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens (6.7 km), Jewry Wall: remains of a Roman bath house, palaestra and Anglo-Saxon church (7.6 km).

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