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The moated site 700m north of Ireland's Farm is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Warwickshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform or island, a common form of domestic fortification in medieval England from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically served as the residences of minor landholders and provided both practical defence and a visible assertion of status within the feudal hierarchy. The site's preservation in the archaeological record makes it a valuable example of the settlement patterns and domestic arrangements of the medieval English countryside.
Moated site 700m north of Ireland's Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014048. View the official record →
The moated site 700m north of Ireland's Farm is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014048.
Moated site 700m north of Ireland's 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 1014048.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beaudesert Castle: motte and bailey castle and two fishponds (2.8 km), Village cross (3.1 km), Hob Ditch Earthworks (3.5 km).
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