Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, enclosures and water management features

Moated site, enclosures and water management features

England
List entry 1003588
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, enclosures and water management features is a medieval monument located in Gloucestershire, England. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure together with associated earthwork features related to water management, typical of medieval manorial settlement patterns in the region. Such moated sites were characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries and served defensive and status functions for medieval landholding communities. The water management features suggest investment in infrastructure for both practical and symbolic purposes, reflecting the agricultural and social organisation of the medieval period.

Moated site, enclosures and water management features is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003588. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, enclosures and water management features?

Moated site, enclosures and water management features is a medieval monument located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003588.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, enclosures and water management features?

Moated site, enclosures and water management features 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 1003588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, enclosures and water management features?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Willersey Hill Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 344 (2.5 km), Willersey Hill Camp See also GLOUCESTERSHIRE 117 (2.5 km), Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard (6.4 km).

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