Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Huddington Court

Moated site at Huddington Court

England
List entry 1018546
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Huddington Court is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Worcestershire, England. The site consists of a substantial moat enclosing the former manorial residence, a landscape feature characteristic of medieval landholding and settlement patterns between the 12th and 16th centuries. The moated enclosure represents the physical expression of aristocratic or gentry status during the medieval period, when such water-filled ditches provided both practical defence and conspicuous display of authority over the surrounding landscape. The site's survival as an archaeological monument, despite later developments at Huddington Court itself, preserves evidence of medieval domestic and territorial organisation in the region.

Moated site at Huddington Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Huddington Court?

Moated site at Huddington Court is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Worcestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018546.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Huddington Court?

Moated site at Huddington 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 1018546.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill Camp (1.9 km), Deserted medieval village (2.2 km), Moated site and monastic retreat at Crowle Court (2.5 km).

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