Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Hartpury Court

Moated site at Hartpury Court

England
List entry 1016832
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Hartpury Court is a medieval residential enclosure located in Gloucestershire. The monument consists of a substantial moat surrounding the former manorial dwelling, a defensive and status-affirming feature characteristic of high-status residences from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The site testifies to the presence of an important local landholding and the architectural conventions of medieval gentry, with the moat serving both practical and symbolic functions in the landscape. The survival of the earthwork demonstrates the historical significance of Hartpury as a centre of medieval settlement and administration.

Moated site at Hartpury Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016832. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Hartpury Court?

Moated site at Hartpury Court is a medieval residential enclosure located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016832.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Hartpury Court?

Moated site at Hartpury 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 1016832.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanthony Secunda Priory (7 km), Blackfriars (7.1 km), Lady's Well (7.1 km).

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