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Moated mound S of church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a substantial earthwork located south of the parish church in Herefordshire. The site consists of a mound surrounded by a moat, a defensive fortification type characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 14th centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the defensive residences of minor gentry or substantial yeoman farmers, combining residential and practical agricultural functions. The survival of the earthwork demonstrates the investment made in domestic fortification during the medieval era and provides evidence for patterns of settlement and social hierarchy in the English countryside during this period.
Moated mound S of church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005336. View the official record →
Moated mound S of church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a substantial earthwork located south of the parish church in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005336.
Moated mound S of church 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 1005336.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Peter and St Paul's Church (2.9 km), Kiln site (3.2 km), Weobley Castle (3.3 km).
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