Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 230m south east of St Peter and St Paul's Church

Moated site 230m south east of St Peter and St Paul's Church

England
List entry 1007914
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 230m south east of St Peter and St Paul's Church is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Somerset. The monument consists of a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform, a characteristic feature of moated sites that were constructed primarily during the 12th to 16th centuries across England. Such sites typically served as the domestic centres of minor landholding families or manorial complexes, providing both practical protection and a visual assertion of status within the medieval landscape. The survival of this moat as an archaeological feature makes it valuable for understanding the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval Somerset.

Moated site 230m south east of St Peter and St Paul's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007914. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 230m south east of St Peter and St Paul's Church?

Moated site 230m south east of St Peter and St Paul's Church is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007914.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 230m south east of St Peter and St Paul's Church?

Moated site 230m south east of St Peter and St Paul's 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 1007914.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 230m south east of St Peter and St Paul's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St John The Evangelist's churchyard (5.8 km), Churchyard cross in St Bridget's churchyard, Chelvey (6 km), Slight univallate hillfort at Wain's Hill (6.4 km).

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