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Moated site at Stapleton is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Leicestershire. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding a residential platform, a characteristic form of domestic fortification that emerged during the high medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites were constructed by landholding families of modest to middling status as symbols of social standing and practical defences. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and represents an important example of medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in the East Midlands region.
Moated site at Stapleton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010478. View the official record →
Moated site at Stapleton is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010478.
Moated site at Stapleton 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 1010478.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ambion deserted medieval village (3.3 km), Elmesthorpe church, ruined nave and west tower (3.6 km), Earl Shilton motte and bailey castle (3.8 km).
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