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The moated site and ancillary enclosure southwest of Stafford Castle is a medieval fortified residence comprising a substantial water-filled moat with an associated outer enclosure. Dating to the medieval period, the site represents a form of domestic fortification characteristic of the 12th to 15th centuries, when moated homesteads provided both defensive capability and status symbol for lesser landholders in the Midlands. The monument lies in close proximity to Stafford Castle, suggesting a relationship to the feudal hierarchy and administrative structure centred on the castle. The surviving earthworks preserve evidence of residential occupation and the agricultural or administrative functions typical of medieval manorial sites.
Moated site and ancillary enclosure SW of Stafford Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011876. View the official record →
The moated site and ancillary enclosure southwest of Stafford Castle is a medieval fortified residence comprising a substantial water-filled moat with an associated outer enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011876.
Moated site and ancillary enclosure SW of Stafford Castle 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 1011876.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stafford Castle and associated medieval settlement (0.9 km), Berry Ring hillfort (1 km), Hyde Lea moated site and fishpond (1.5 km).
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