Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm

Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm

England
List entry 1017053
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Leicestershire. The monument survives as an irregular moated enclosure, a common form of aristocratic or manorial settlement in medieval England, typically dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The site's physical character, defined by its water-filled or water-retaining ditch system, reflects both practical defensive needs and status considerations typical of minor gentry and landowning families during the medieval period. Such moated sites represent important archaeological evidence for understanding the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval rural England.

Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017053. View the official record →

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What is Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm?

Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017053.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm?

Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields 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 1017053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Hays moated site and associated manorial earthworks, Ratby (2.6 km), Ratby camp (2.9 km), Moated site south of The Hall (3.2 km).

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