Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at St Lois Farm

Moated site at St Lois Farm

England
List entry 1007818
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at St Lois Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding what would have been a domestic or manorial residence, a settlement pattern characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries across northern England. Such moated sites typically indicate the presence of a modest fortified dwelling or farmstead belonging to a landowning family of some standing, though modest by comparison to castles or larger defensive structures. The earthwork remains a valuable archaeological record of medieval settlement hierarchy and domestic fortification practices in the Yorkshire landscape.

Moated site at St Lois Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007818. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at St Lois Farm?

Moated site at St Lois Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007818.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at St Lois Farm?

Moated site at St Lois 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 1007818.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at St Lois Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's Hill motte (0.6 km), Kexby Bridge Also in EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE (1.9 km), Rectilinear enclosures (4.9 km).

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