Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 130m north east of Moorgreen Farm

Moated site 130m north east of Moorgreen Farm

England
List entry 1017527
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 130m north east of Moorgreen Farm is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Worcestershire. The monument comprises a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming an irregular enclosure, a characteristic feature of moated sites that flourished during the medieval period as indicators of relatively high status occupation. Such sites typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served both defensive and status-marking functions for their occupants. The survival of the moat as an earthwork feature preserves evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the Worcestershire landscape.

Moated site 130m north east of Moorgreen Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017527. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 130m north east of Moorgreen Farm?

Moated site 130m north east of Moorgreen Farm is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017527.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 130m north east of Moorgreen Farm?

Moated site 130m north east of Moorgreen Farm 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 1017527.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 130m north east of Moorgreen Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Blackgreves Farm (1.7 km), Moated site and fishponds at the Bishop's Palace (2.8 km), Churchyard cross in St Leonard's churchyard (4.7 km).

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