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Moated site at Low Butterby Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Durham. The site comprises a substantial moat enclosing a raised platform, typical of moated homesteads constructed during the medieval period as a combination dwelling and agricultural compound. The earthwork represents a form of modest fortification commonly built by minor landholders and gentry in northern England, particularly between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. Such sites served both practical and symbolic functions, offering protection for the occupant's residence, family, and moveable goods whilst demonstrating a degree of status and authority within the local community.
Moated site at Low Butterby Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008663. View the official record →
Moated site at Low Butterby Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008663.
Moated site at Low Butterby 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 1008663.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Croxdale medieval chapel and churchyard cross base (1.5 km), Sunderland Bridge, near Croxdale (1.9 km), Maiden Castle promontory fort (2.4 km).
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