Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Chapelgarth, 450m north east of Manor Farm

Moated site at Chapelgarth, 450m north east of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1015303
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Chapelgarth is a medieval defensive or manorial earthwork situated near Manor Farm in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval elite settlement dating from the 12th to 16th centuries, which served to demarcate and protect a substantial residence and its associated domestic and agricultural activities. The site's proximity to the designated location northeast of Manor Farm indicates it formed part of the medieval settlement pattern of the region. Such moated sites represent important archaeological evidence of medieval land tenure, social hierarchy, and the distribution of manorial centres across the English landscape.

Moated site at Chapelgarth, 450m north east of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Chapelgarth, 450m north east of Manor Farm?

Moated site at Chapelgarth is a medieval defensive or manorial earthwork situated near Manor Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015303.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Chapelgarth, 450m north east of Manor Farm?

Moated site at Chapelgarth, 450m north east of Manor 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 1015303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Chapelgarth, 450m north east of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated grange at Monk Farm (2.4 km), Park Closes moated lodge, 130m south west of Park Farm (5.5 km), Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church (5.8 km).

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