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Moated site and associated ponds is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive or status-indicating feature typical of medieval manorial settlements, surrounded by water-filled ditches that would have provided both practical and symbolic demarcation of an aristocratic or gentry residence. Associated ponds adjacent to the moat suggest water management and possibly fishery provision, common elements of medieval elite domestic complexes. The site dates to the medieval period, likely between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, and represents the earthwork remains of a settlement pattern characteristic of the English Midlands during this era.
Moated site and associated ponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013512. View the official record →
Moated site and associated ponds is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013512.
Moated site and associated ponds 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 1013512.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval Settlement, south-east of Upton Cressett Hall (0.2 km), Roman Settlement, 390m north-east of New House Farm (0.8 km), Medieval cross in St Gregory's churchyard (2 km).
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