Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey

Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey

England
List entry 1017010
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey is a medieval monument complex located in Shropshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, characteristic of medieval domestic settlement, alongside associated ridge and furrow field systems that indicate contemporary agricultural exploitation of the surrounding land. The moat represents a form of settlement defence and status display typical of the medieval period, whilst the field patterns preserve evidence of the intensive arable farming practices that sustained medieval rural communities. The combination of these features provides important archaeological testimony to the organisation of medieval settlement and land use in the region.

Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017010. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey?

Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey is a medieval monument complex located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017010.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey?

Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey 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 1017010.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ightfield Hall moated site (2.4 km), Moated site in Moat Plantation, Newstreet Lane (2.9 km), Moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm (3.2 km).

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