Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 270m south east of Middleton Farm

Moated site 270m south east of Middleton Farm

England
List entry 1012659
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated site located 270 metres south-east of Middleton Farm is a medieval monument situated in Warwickshire. The site consists of a roughly rectangular moat that once enclosed a residential or manorial precinct, typical of high-status settlement patterns in medieval England. Such moated enclosures were particularly common during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, serving as defensive features and status symbols for landholding families. The earthwork survives as a substantial landscape feature and provides evidence of medieval settlement organisation and territorial control within the region.

Moated site 270m south east of Middleton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012659. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 270m south east of Middleton Farm?

The moated site located 270 metres south-east of Middleton Farm is a medieval monument situated in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012659.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 270m south east of Middleton Farm?

Moated site 270m south east of Middleton 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 1012659.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 270m south east of Middleton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kingsbury Hall: a medieval enclosure castle and post-medieval house (2.3 km), Drakenage Farm moated site, a fishpond and associated closes (3.2 km), Moated site at Peddimore Hall (4.4 km).

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