Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm

Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm

England
List entry 1019302
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval residential enclosure. The site consists of a substantial moat defining a roughly rectangular or sub-rectangular platform, characteristic of high-status domestic settlements established during the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically served defensive and status-signalling functions whilst also providing practical water management benefits for domestic and agricultural purposes. The monument represents an important example of medieval settlement hierarchy in the English landscape and contributes to understanding patterns of medieval landholding and habitation in Shropshire.

Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019302. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm?

Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval residential enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019302.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm?

Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey 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 1019302.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of tower in Victoria Avenue (7.5 km), Shrewsbury Castle (7.8 km), Length of medieval town wall, sally port and interval tower (7.8 km).

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