Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, 80m south east of Church Farm

Moated site, 80m south east of Church Farm

England
List entry 1008543
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, 80m south east of Church Farm is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Warwickshire. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a form of fortification characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries, when such works served both defensive and high-status residential functions. The earthwork consists of a water-filled or water-retaining ditch surrounding a central platform, a layout typical of moated homesteads that protected the dwellings and outbuildings of medieval landholders. Such sites are valuable archaeological records of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the English countryside.

Moated site, 80m south east of Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008543. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, 80m south east of Church Farm?

Moated site, 80m south east of Church Farm is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008543.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, 80m south east of Church Farm?

Moated site, 80m south east of Church 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 1008543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, 80m south east of Church Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringwork castle, 80m north west of St John the Baptist's Church (5.2 km), Medieval settlement at Mill Ford Farm (5.2 km), Kinwarton Dovecot (6.2 km).

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