Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court

Moated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court

England
List entry 1018894
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Crowle Court is a moated site and monastic retreat located in Worcestershire. The moated enclosure, which survives as a substantial earthwork, dates from the medieval period and represents the physical remains of a residential or institutional complex associated with monastic activity. The site comprises a ditched enclosure typical of medieval settlement patterns, reflecting the arrangement of monastic dependencies or retreats established by religious communities in the region. Such moated sites served both defensive and drainage functions whilst marking the boundary of monastic property, and this example contributes to understanding the dispersed landholdings and subsidiary settlements maintained by religious houses during the medieval period.

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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What is Moated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court?

Crowle Court is a moated site and monastic retreat located in Worcestershire. 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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