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Moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Herefordshire, England. The monument comprises a water-filled or water-retaining ditch system that originally enclosed a residential or manorial complex, a characteristic form of domestic fortification employed by landholding classes during the medieval period. Such moated sites were particularly prevalent in the Midlands and southern England from the twelfth century onwards, serving to demarcate high-status properties and provide a degree of physical protection. The site's precise chronology and original functions remain subjects for archaeological investigation, though its earthwork morphology is consistent with established medieval settlement patterns in the region.
Moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005344. View the official record →
Moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005344.
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 1005344.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Putley churchyard cross (6.2 km), Churchyard cross in Holy Rood churchyard (6.3 km), Mordiford Bridge (6.3 km).
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