Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge

Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge

England
List entry 1007134
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge is a medieval defensive or manorial enclosure located in Cumberland. The monument consists of a water-filled ditch forming a roughly rectangular or irregular plan, characteristic of moated sites constructed during the medieval period, typically between the 12th and 16th centuries. Such sites served as the centres of small estates or farms, with the water providing both defensive protection and a status symbol for their occupants. The survival of the moat at this location indicates a site of sufficient importance to warrant this form of enclosure during the medieval period.

Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007134. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge?

Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge is a medieval defensive or manorial enclosure located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007134.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge?

Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge 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 1007134.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitley Castle Roman fort and vicus, 280m south west of Castle Nook (2.9 km), Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle (3 km), Hudgill lead mine bingsteads, 200m north east of Hudgill Farm (3.7 km).

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