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Moated site E of school is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Oxfordshire. The site comprises a moat, a water-filled ditch forming an island or semi-island settlement pattern typical of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites served various functions across medieval England, providing protection and status to their occupants, though this particular example requires archaeological investigation to establish its specific historical context and developmental sequence. The monument remains visible in the landscape as earthwork remains and represents an important element of Oxfordshire's medieval settlement archaeology.
Moated site E of school is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006314. View the official record →
Moated site E of school is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006314.
Moated site E of school 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 1006314.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 730m south west of Enslow Bridge (3.4 km), Deserted village of Hampton Gay (3.6 km), Shipton-on-Cherwell churchyard cross (3.8 km).
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