Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court

Moated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court

England
List entry 1018894
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crowle Court is a moated site in Worcestershire that preserves evidence of medieval occupation and monastic use. The site consists of a substantial moat enclosing an area that served as a retreat or dependent establishment, likely associated with a nearby monastic house during the medieval period. The physical earthworks remain visible as a defined rectangular or square moated enclosure, characteristic of high-status medieval settlement sites in the region. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the landscape of monastic land management and the establishment of secondary religious or administrative centres away from principal abbey estates.

Moated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018894. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court?

Crowle Court is a moated site in Worcestershire that preserves evidence of medieval occupation and monastic use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018894.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court?

Moated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court 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 1018894.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Churchill Court (2.5 km), Sheriff's Naunton deserted village NE of Naunton Court (5.3 km), Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm (5.9 km).

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