Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 150m east of St Nicholas' Church

Moated site 150m east of St Nicholas' Church

England
List entry 1017343
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 150m east of St Nicholas' Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Worcestershire. The site comprises a water-filled or water-retaining moat, a characteristic feature of minor aristocratic and manorial settlements from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated homesteads were common throughout the English Midlands during the medieval period, serving both practical and symbolic functions as markers of status and territorial authority. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of settlement patterns and social hierarchy in medieval Worcestershire.

Moated site 150m east of St Nicholas' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017343. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 150m east of St Nicholas' Church?

Moated site 150m east of St Nicholas' Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017343.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 150m east of St Nicholas' Church?

Moated site 150m east of St Nicholas' 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 1017343.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 150m east of St Nicholas' Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and Civil War defences at Strensham Castle (3.6 km), Uckinghall cross (4.1 km), Ripple village cross (4.3 km).

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