Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva

Moated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva

England
List entry 1010191
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, comprising a moated homestead together with associated enclosure earthworks and a hollow-way trackway. The moat itself represents a form of domestic fortification and status marker typical of the medieval period, whilst the surrounding enclosures suggest organised agricultural or pastoral land use contemporary with the main settlement. The hollow-way indicates sustained routeway usage over an extended period, with the track worn into the landscape through repeated passage of foot traffic and vehicles. The monument survives as earthwork features and provides archaeological evidence for medieval settlement patterns and landscape organisation in the East Midlands region.

Moated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva?

Moated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, comprising a moated homestead together with associated enclosure earthworks and a hollow-way trackway. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010191.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva?

Moated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva 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 1010191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat, fishponds and shifted village earthworks at Ullesthorpe (0.9 km), Bittesby deserted medieval village (2.1 km), Roman town at High Cross Also in WARWICKSHIRE (2.3 km).

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