Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange

Moated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange

England
List entry 1011057
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a moat, a water-filled ditch that once surrounded a residential enclosure, typical of high-status domestic sites constructed during the medieval period. Such moated sites were common amongst the gentry and nobility of England from the twelfth century onwards, serving both practical and symbolic functions as markers of social rank and property demarcation. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature of local historical importance, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the region.

Moated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange?

Moated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011057.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange?

Moated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange 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 1011057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 80m west of Blymhill Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill motte and bailey castle (4.4 km), Boscobel House (4.6 km), White Ladies (St Leonard's) Priory (4.6 km).

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