Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 300m east of Stourton Methodist Chapel

Moated site 300m east of Stourton Methodist Chapel

England
List entry 1016898
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 300m east of Stourton Methodist Chapel is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Warwickshire. The site comprises a substantial water-filled moat that once surrounded a residential or manorial enclosure, a common form of settlement fortification in medieval England, particularly during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat survives as a prominent landscape feature, demonstrating the historical importance of the locality and the resources invested in its construction and maintenance. Such moated sites represent a significant class of archaeological monument, providing evidence of medieval land ownership, social hierarchy, and settlement patterns in the English midlands.

Moated site 300m east of Stourton Methodist Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016898. View the official record →

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What is Moated site 300m east of Stourton Methodist Chapel?

Moated site 300m east of Stourton Methodist Chapel is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016898.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 300m east of Stourton Methodist Chapel?

Moated site 300m east of Stourton Methodist Chapel 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 1016898.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 300m east of Stourton Methodist Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, 230m west of St Michael's Church (2.6 km), Moated site (5.3 km), Packhorse bridge (5.3 km).

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