Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle

Moated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle

England
List entry 1012146
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site located approximately one kilometre south-west of Rockingham Castle is a medieval earthwork monument of Norman or later medieval date. The site comprises a substantial water-filled or formerly water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform, a defensive arrangement typical of smaller manorial settlements of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Its proximity to Rockingham Castle suggests it may have formed part of the castle's wider estate management system or have served as an independent defended residence for a minor landholding within the castle's sphere of influence. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and defensive architecture in Northamptonshire.

Moated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012146. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle?

The moated site located approximately one kilometre south-west of Rockingham Castle is a medieval earthwork monument of Norman or later medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012146.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle?

Moated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle 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 1012146.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rockingham Castle, shrunken medieval village, moat and warrens (1.3 km), Roman road in Hazel Wood (2.4 km), Deserted medieval village on A6003, Snelston (4.7 km).

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