Moated site

England
List entry 1005733
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site is a medieval fortified settlement located in Warwickshire, England. The site consists of a substantial water-filled moat forming a defensive perimeter around a residential or manorial enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval domestic fortification from the 12th century onwards. Such moated sites were common among the gentry and lesser nobility throughout England during the medieval period, serving both defensive and status-defining functions. The surviving earthwork remains provide evidence of settlement patterns and social organization in medieval Warwickshire.

Moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005733. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site?

Moated site is a medieval fortified settlement located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005733.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site?

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 1005733.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Rollright Stones (5.8 km), Iron Age enclosed settlement and part of a trackway 150m north east of the King Stone (5.9 km), Portal dolmen 400m south east of Burnt Hill (6.1 km).

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