Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Moat House

Moated site at Moat House

England
List entry 1017243
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site at Moat House in Warwickshire is a medieval defensive earthwork comprising a substantial water-filled ditch surrounding a residential platform. The monument dates to the medieval period, likely originating in the twelfth or thirteenth century, a common period for the construction of moated homesteads across the Midlands. The site represents a significant example of a medieval manorial settlement, where the moat served both defensive and status-indicating functions for a minor landholding family. The earthwork survives as an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in the region, preserved as a scheduled ancient monument.

Moated site at Moat House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Moat House?

The moated site at Moat House in Warwickshire is a medieval defensive earthwork comprising a substantial water-filled ditch surrounding a residential platform. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017243.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Moat House?

Moated site at Moat House 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 1017243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Moat House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mary and St Bartholomew's churchyard (0.1 km), Packhorse bridge (1.3 km), Moated site at Eastcote Hall (2 km).

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