Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, 15m south of Moat Farm

Moated site, 15m south of Moat Farm

England
List entry 1008547
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, 15m south of Moat Farm is a medieval moated homestead located in Staffordshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former residence, a defensive and prestige feature characteristic of wealthy rural settlements from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites represent an important class of medieval domestic settlement, indicating the status and resources of their occupants during the medieval period. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and contributes to understanding the distribution and development of medieval settlement patterns across the English Midlands.

Moated site, 15m south of Moat Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008547. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, 15m south of Moat Farm?

Moated site, 15m south of Moat Farm is a medieval moated homestead located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008547.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, 15m south of Moat Farm?

Moated site, 15m south of Moat 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 1008547.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, 15m south of Moat Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval fortified house at Rushall Hall (3.3 km), Hlaew 12m north west of Rushall Hall (3.3 km), Bowl barrow at King's Standing (3.7 km).

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