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Moated site at North Luffenham is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Rutland, England. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding a central platform, a characteristic form of fortification adopted by minor nobility and gentry during the medieval period, particularly from the 12th century onwards. Such moated sites typically served as the centres of small manorial estates, combining residential and agricultural functions within a defended enclosure. The North Luffenham example represents an important example of this common yet locally significant settlement pattern in the East Midlands.
Moated site at North Luffenham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012106. View the official record →
Moated site at North Luffenham is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Rutland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012106.
Moated site at North Luffenham 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 1012106.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork in Morcott Spinney (0.9 km), Wakerley Bridge (4.4 km), Manor house and gardens (4.6 km).
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