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Moated site at New Hall, Thurlaston is a medieval defensive settlement situated in Leicestershire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former residential and domestic structures of what was likely a manorial holding, a common form of high-status settlement in medieval England. The moat itself represents investment in both status and practical defence, with the water-filled ditch serving to demarcate and protect the occupants' property. Dating to the medieval period, this monument exemplifies the pattern of moated settlements that were established across the English Midlands, particularly during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries.
Moated site at New Hall, Thurlaston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010914. View the official record →
Moated site at New Hall, Thurlaston is a medieval defensive settlement situated in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010914.
Moated site at New Hall, Thurlaston 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 1010914.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age enclosure (0.3 km), Rabbit warren 180m north east of The Lawn (2.2 km), Lubbesthorpe medieval settlement remains at Abbey Farm (3.6 km).
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