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Moated site at Tilton is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Leicestershire. The site consists of a substantial water-filled moat enclosing a residential platform, a characteristic defensive and status-indicating feature of high-status medieval occupation from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites were typically the seats of minor gentry or prosperous farming families and served both practical functions of water supply and drainage alongside symbolic purposes. The Tilton example remains visible as an archaeological monument preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the English Midlands.
Moated site at Tilton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010704. View the official record →
Moated site at Tilton is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010704.
Moated site at Tilton 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 1010704.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended enclosure on Robin-a-tiptoe Hill (3 km), Market cross on west side of Market Place (3.5 km), Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (5 km).
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