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Moated site at Manor Farm, Portington is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a substantial water-filled or formerly water-filled moat enclosing an elevated platform, a characteristic feature of medieval manorial settlements from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically served as the fortified residences of minor nobility or substantial landholders, affording both practical defence and symbolic status within the feudal hierarchy. The Portington example represents the archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management in Yorkshire during the medieval period.
Moated site at Manor Farm, Portington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015304. View the official record →
Moated site at Manor Farm, Portington is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015304.
Moated site at Manor Farm, Portington 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 1015304.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Newland Farm (2.3 km), Bishop's Manor House (4.7 km), Howden Church, ruined portions (4.7 km).
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