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Moated site at Ranton Hall Farm is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure situated in Staffordshire. The monument comprises a moat, a water-filled ditch that formerly enclosed a raised platform or island, typical of high-status settlement sites dating from the medieval period. Such moated sites were common features of the English countryside from the twelfth century onwards, serving both practical defensive purposes and as symbols of social status for their occupants. The site at Ranton Hall Farm represents a significant surviving example of this settlement form and contributes to understanding medieval land use and habitation patterns in the region.
Moated site at Ranton Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008290. View the official record →
Moated site at Ranton Hall Farm is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure situated in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008290.
Moated site at Ranton Hall Farm 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 1008290.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knightley Dale moated site (3.2 km), Berry Ring hillfort (5.2 km), Norbury Manor moated site, 8 fishponds and connecting channels (5.3 km).
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