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The moated site and fishpond located 200 metres south-west of Hilderstone Hall is a medieval defensive and domestic settlement comprising a water-filled moat surrounding a central platform, accompanied by associated fishpond features. The moat, which would have enclosed a residential or manorial structure, dates to the medieval period and represents a common form of settlement organisation among the minor gentry and landholding classes in the Midlands during this era. The fishpond, likely constructed to provide a food resource and demonstrate status, is characteristic of the multipurpose water management systems developed on medieval estates. The site survives as an earthwork monument and is indicative of settlement patterns and land use in medieval Staffordshire, though the original structures that once stood within the moat have not survived above ground.
Moated site and fishpond, 200m south-west of Hilderstone Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011066. View the official record →
The moated site and fishpond located 200 metres south-west of Hilderstone Hall is a medieval defensive and domestic settlement comprising a water-filled moat surrounding a central platform, accompanied by associated fishpond features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011066.
Moated site and fishpond, 200m south-west of Hilderstone Hall 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 1011066.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garshall moated site (1.5 km), Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood (2.5 km), Blithewood moated site (3.9 km).
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