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Moated site at Otterbourne Manor is a medieval defensive and residential earthwork located in Hampshire. The monument comprises a substantial moat system that enclosed a manor house, representing a form of domestic fortification common among prosperous landowners from the 12th century onwards. The moat survives as a clearly defined water-filled or water-retentive ditch surrounding the former manorial enclosure, indicative of the site's status as a significant local holding. Such moated sites typically functioned as both practical defensive features and status symbols, marking the residence of a family of considerable social standing within the medieval settlement hierarchy.
Moated site at Otterbourne Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013055. View the official record →
Moated site at Otterbourne Manor is a medieval defensive and residential earthwork located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013055.
Moated site at Otterbourne Manor 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 1013055.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park pale at Marwell, south of Fisher's Pond (3.2 km), Section of Roman road 250yds (230m) long SW of Titlark Farm (4.7 km), The Ring earthwork (7.4 km).
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