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Moated site east of Newton Reigny is a medieval defensive settlement located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises a substantial water-filled moat that once enclosed a residential or manorial complex, typical of the moated homesteads constructed across northern England during the medieval period. Such moats served both defensive and status functions, providing protection against raiders whilst demonstrating the landowner's wealth and authority. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the border regions of northern England.
Moated site east of Newton Reigny is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012816. View the official record →
Moated site east of Newton Reigny is a medieval defensive settlement located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012816.
Moated site east of Newton Reigny 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 1012816.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell (9.4 km), Round cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell (9.4 km), Round cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circle (9.5 km).
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