Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 200m west of St James' Church

Moated site 200m west of St James' Church

England
List entry 1016995
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 200m west of St James' Church is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming an island platform, a characteristic feature of high-status domestic sites from the medieval period. Such moated sites typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served to protect and demarcate the residences of landowners of modest to considerable means. The presence of this moat in proximity to the parish church suggests a site of local importance within the medieval settlement hierarchy.

Moated site 200m west of St James' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016995. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 200m west of St James' Church?

Moated site 200m west of St James' Church is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016995.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 200m west of St James' Church?

Moated site 200m west of St James' 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 1016995.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 200m west of St James' Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Manor Farm (1.1 km), The Mount moated site (3.7 km), Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm (4.6 km).

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