Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Moat House

Moated site at Moat House

England
List entry 1017243
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Moat House is a medieval defensive or manorial settlement situated in Warwickshire. The site comprises a substantial moat, a characteristic earthwork feature of medieval manor houses and settlements dating primarily from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites served both practical defensive purposes and functioned as status symbols for their owners, typically marking the residence of a landowner of some standing. The earthwork survives as a testament to medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in the English Midlands.

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?

Moated site at Moat House is a medieval defensive or manorial settlement situated in Warwickshire. 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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