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Moated site at Brick Kiln Copse is a medieval moated homestead located in Wiltshire. The site consists of a substantial rectangular moat that formerly enclosed a residential enclosure, representing a form of settlement defence and status display common amongst medieval gentry and substantial farmers from the 12th century onwards. The moat survives as a prominent earthwork feature within the landscape, with water-filled sections preserved to the present day. Such moated sites across southern England typically date from the medieval period, with many established between the 12th and 16th centuries, and the Brick Kiln Copse example represents one of numerous examples of this settlement form recorded in the county.
Moated site at Brick Kiln Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012673. View the official record →
Moated site at Brick Kiln Copse is a medieval moated homestead located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012673.
Moated site at Brick Kiln Copse 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 1012673.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on the south west slope of Breeze Hill, Melbury Down (8 km), Long barrow on Ashmore Down, 775m north of Ashgrove Cottages (8.3 km), Bowl barrow 800m east of Gourd's Farm (8.7 km).
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