Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Moat House

Moated site at Moat House

England
List entry 1017345
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Moat House is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Worcestershire. The site comprises a moated homestead, a settlement form common in medieval England from the 12th century onwards, in which a dwelling and its associated buildings were surrounded by a water-filled ditch or moat. Such moated sites served both defensive and status-defining purposes for their occupants, typically minor gentry or prosperous farmers. The Moat House example represents the archaeological remains of this domestic settlement type, preserving evidence of medieval land use and social organisation in the county.

Moated site at Moat House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017345. 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 enclosure located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017345.

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 1017345.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Nicholas's churchyard (2.2 km), Ripple village cross (3.9 km), Cross north of St Mary's Church (4 km).

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