Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Sodington Hall

Moated site at Sodington Hall

England
List entry 1016478
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Sodington Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Worcestershire. The site comprises a substantial moat that once enclosed a residential complex, a common feature of high-status medieval settlement in England dating from approximately the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites typically indicate the presence of a manor house or fortified residence belonging to a local landholder of some significance. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval domestic and defensive arrangements in the Worcestershire landscape.

Moated site at Sodington Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016478. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Sodington Hall?

Moated site at Sodington Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016478.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Sodington Hall?

Moated site at Sodington Hall 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 1016478.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Sodington Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock Farm moated site, deserted medieval village and ridge and furrow, 100m SE of St Peter and St Paul's Church (4 km), Moated site and fishponds at Bowercourt Farm (4.3 km), Wayside cross on High Street, 140m south west of St Mary's Church (5.1 km).

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