Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm

Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm

England
List entry 1013154
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Warwickshire, England. The site comprises a moat, a water-filled ditch that once enclosed a residential or manorial enclosure, typical of high-status settlements during the medieval period. Such moated sites are characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries and served both practical and symbolic functions, providing water defence and demonstrating the occupant's social standing. The earthwork survives as an archaeological monument and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1013154.

Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm?

Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013154.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm?

Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill 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 1013154.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barnmoor Wood camp (1.2 km), Aqueduct (1.3 km), Earthworks W of St Peter's Church (1.5 km).

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