Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church

Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church

England
List entry 1020346
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in North Yorkshire. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular moat surrounding a central platform, characteristic of high-status domestic sites of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat would have enclosed a timber or stone residence, serving both defensive and status-signifying functions typical of manorial settlement patterns in northern England during this period. The site's proximity to the parish church indicates its significance within the medieval settlement hierarchy of the locality.

Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church?

Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020346.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church?

Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church 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 1020346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval village of Lazenby (0.5 km), Howe Hill motte castle (3.3 km), Birkby medieval settlement and associated field system, moated site and fishponds (4.1 km).

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