Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall

Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall

England
List entry 1007619
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall is a medieval defensive settlement located in Staffordshire, comprising an earthwork moat that once surrounded a residential enclosure. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such moated homesteads were constructed by minor gentry and substantial farming families as a practical means of protection and status demonstration. The site preserves archaeological evidence of occupation within the moated enclosure, though the superstructure buildings have not survived above ground. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important record of medieval settlement patterns and domestic fortification practices in the English Midlands.

Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007619. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall?

Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall is a medieval defensive settlement located in Staffordshire, comprising an earthwork moat that once surrounded a residential enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007619.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall?

Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn 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 1007619.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Edith's Well (1 km), Two moated sites at Brockhurst (4.1 km), Moated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange (4.6 km).

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