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Moated site at Ribden is a medieval defensive settlement located in Staffordshire, England. The site consists of a moat, a water-filled ditch that once enclosed a dwelling and its associated structures, representing a common form of domestic fortification among the medieval gentry and nobility from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically indicate the residence of a person of some social standing, though the specific date of construction and the identity of its original occupant remain subjects for further archaeological investigation. The survival of the moat's earthwork provides valuable evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the county.
Moated site at Ribden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012432. View the official record →
Moated site at Ribden is a medieval defensive settlement located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012432.
Moated site at Ribden 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 1012432.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm (4.4 km), Alton Castle (4.7 km), Round House (5 km).
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