Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage

Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage

England
List entry 1016827
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Shropshire. The site comprises a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform, a characteristic form of manorial residence dating from the medieval period, typically between the 12th and 16th centuries. Moated sites of this type served as the fortified centres of minor landholding families and functioned as both residential and agricultural focal points within their surrounding land holdings. The monument remains visible as an earthwork and represents an important record of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the English countryside.

Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016827. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage?

The moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016827.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage?

Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage 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 1016827.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wem Castle: a motte castle immediately south west of St Peter and St Paul's Church (2 km), Soulton moated site and formal garden remains (2.3 km), Northwood Hall double moated site (2.9 km).

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