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Moated site at Whitwell is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Shropshire. The monument consists of a substantial water-filled moat forming an irregular enclosure, characteristic of the moated homestead tradition that developed across England from the twelfth century onwards. Such sites typically served as the fortified residences of minor gentry or prosperous landholders, combining practical defence with a visible display of status and authority. The Whitwell example reflects the dispersed settlement pattern and domestic architecture of the medieval English countryside during the later medieval period.
Moated site at Whitwell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019013. View the official record →
Moated site at Whitwell is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019013.
Moated site at Whitwell 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 1019013.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and an associated raised earthen platform 510m north of Mill Farm (1.6 km), Wenlock Priory (1.8 km), Medieval cross in Holy Trinity churchyard (1.9 km).
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