Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Fairfield Court

Moated site at Fairfield Court

England
List entry 1017526
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Fairfield Court is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Worcestershire. The monument consists of a substantial water-filled or partially water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform, a form of fortification and status symbol characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites were common amongst minor nobility and prosperous landowners during the medieval period, serving both practical defensive purposes and as visible markers of social standing. The Fairfield Court example represents a typical example of this widespread settlement form found throughout the English Midlands.

Moated site at Fairfield Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017526. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Fairfield Court?

Moated site at Fairfield Court is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017526.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Fairfield Court?

Moated site at Fairfield 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 1017526.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Fairfield Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dodford Priory moated site (3.3 km), Barrow Hill (3.8 km), Moated site 700m east of Gannow Green Farm (4.6 km).

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