Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, 350m south east of Low Hall

Moated site, 350m south east of Low Hall

England
List entry 1005200
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, 350m south east of Low Hall is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a substantial water-filled or water-retaining ditch forming an enclosed moated platform, a characteristic defensive feature of medieval manorial settlements dating typically to the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites served as the residences of minor gentry and farming families, combining domestic and agricultural functions within a fortified enclosure. The preservation of the moat's earthwork structure provides evidence of medieval land use patterns and settlement hierarchy in the Yorkshire landscape.

Moated site, 350m south east of Low Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005200. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, 350m south east of Low Hall?

Moated site, 350m south east of Low Hall is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005200.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, 350m south east of Low Hall?

Moated site, 350m south east of Low Hall 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 1005200.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, 350m south east of Low Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 900m north east of Littlewood Lodge (6.2 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (6.2 km), Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge (6.3 km).

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