Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm

Moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm

England
List entry 1019654
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic settlement located in Shropshire. The site comprises a moat, characteristic of high-status residences of the medieval period, which would have served both defensive and prestige functions for its inhabitants. Moated sites of this type were particularly common in the English Midlands during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, representing the earthwork remains of manorial farmsteads and minor fortified residences. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork and contributes to understanding medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the Shropshire landscape.

Moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019654. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm?

The moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic settlement located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019654.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm?

Moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm 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 1019654.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Upper Kempley Wood, Willaston (1.8 km), Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston (1.9 km), Round barrow 330m south of Oldfields (2 km).

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