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Moated site 480m north east of Wyberton West Hospital is a medieval defensive or domestic enclosure located in Lincolnshire. The monument consists of a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming an island platform, a characteristic feature of moated sites that became prevalent during the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Such sites typically served as the fortified residences of minor nobility, wealthy merchants, or substantial landholders, providing both practical drainage and a degree of defensive capability. The site's survival as an earthwork demonstrates the enduring legacy of medieval settlement patterns in the Lincolnshire landscape.
Moated site 480m north east of Wyberton West Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019528. View the official record →
Moated site 480m north east of Wyberton West Hospital is a medieval defensive or domestic enclosure located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019528.
Moated site 480m north east of Wyberton West Hospital 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 1019528.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hussey Tower (1.2 km), Wybert's Castle medieval moated site (2.4 km), Rochford Tower (3.4 km).
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