Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and pond at Moor Hall Farm

Moated site and pond at Moor Hall Farm

England
List entry 1007622
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and pond at Moor Hall Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval settlement and estate management dating from the 12th to 16th centuries, surrounded by a water-filled ditch that served both defensive and drainage functions. The associated pond represents typical medieval water management practices essential to agricultural and domestic activity. The site represents an important example of the dispersed pattern of medieval settlement and land use that characterised the English Midlands during the medieval period.

Moated site and pond at Moor Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and pond at Moor Hall Farm?

Moated site and pond at Moor Hall Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007622.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and pond at Moor Hall Farm?

Moated site and pond at Moor Hall Farm 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 1007622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and pond at Moor Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 80m south east of Hallwater House (2.9 km), Churchyard cross, St Edward's churchyard (3.3 km), Hulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton (4.1 km).

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