Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 200yds (180m) S of Brinsop Court

Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Brinsop Court

England
List entry 1005362
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 200 yards south of Brinsop Court is a medieval defensive or manorial earthwork located in Herefordshire. The site comprises a substantial moat enclosing an island platform, a characteristic feature of medieval aristocratic and gentry residences from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites served both practical functions in water management and symbolic purposes in displaying status and control over the landscape. The monument remains substantially preserved as an archaeological feature, documenting the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval Herefordshire.

Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Brinsop Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Brinsop Court?

Moated site 200 yards south of Brinsop Court is a medieval defensive or manorial earthwork located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005362.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Brinsop Court?

Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Brinsop Court 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 1005362.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Brinsop Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Romano-British town of Magna (2.9 km), Moated site at Bishopstone Court (3.3 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard (3.5 km).

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