Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 150m south-west of Brewood Lodge

Moated site 150m south-west of Brewood Lodge

England
List entry 1008346
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 150m south-west of Brewood Lodge is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a water-filled moat forming an irregular or subcircular plan, typical of domestic moated sites that proliferated in central England during the medieval period, particularly between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. Such moated homesteads served both practical and symbolic functions, providing defensive capability and marking the status and territorial boundary of their inhabitants. The site survives as an earthwork feature, with the water-filled ditch remaining the most distinctive element of its physical character.

Moated site 150m south-west of Brewood Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 150m south-west of Brewood Lodge?

Moated site 150m south-west of Brewood Lodge is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008346.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 150m south-west of Brewood Lodge?

Moated site 150m south-west of Brewood Lodge 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 1008346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 150m south-west of Brewood Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Ladies (St Leonard's) Priory (2.3 km), Boscobel House (2.6 km), Castle Hill motte and bailey castle (2.8 km).

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