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Moated site at Upsland Farm is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming an island or peninsular platform, a characteristic feature of moated sites that were constructed from the twelfth century onwards, though many continued in use into the later medieval period. Such sites typically served as the residences of minor gentry or substantial farmers, offering both practical protection and a visual marker of status. The site's archaeological value lies in its potential to reveal information about settlement patterns, land use, and domestic arrangements during the medieval period.
Moated site at Upsland Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015439. View the official record →
Moated site at Upsland Farm is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015439.
Moated site at Upsland 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 1015439.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hutton Hall (site of) (6.6 km), Round barrow at Moor House (7.8 km), Henge monument 500m north west of Low Barn (7.9 km).
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