Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Earl's Court

Moated site at Earl's Court

England
List entry 1017229
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Earl's Court is a medieval settlement feature located in Worcestershire. The site comprises a moat, a water-filled defensive or status-indicating ditch that formerly surrounded a residential enclosure, typical of the medieval period when such features were constructed by landowners of modest to middling rank. The moat represents settlement activity during the medieval period, though the precise dates of occupation and the social status of its inhabitants require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. Such moated sites are common across the English Midlands and reflect patterns of medieval land use and domestic settlement.

Moated site at Earl's Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Earl's Court?

Moated site at Earl's Court is a medieval settlement feature located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017229.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Earl's Court?

Moated site at Earl's 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 1017229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Earl's Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Powick Old Bridge (2.6 km), Motte and bailey castle at Castle Green (5.2 km), Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm (5.7 km).

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