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Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in North Yorkshire. The monument consists of a substantial water-filled ditch that formerly enclosed a raised platform, typical of moated homesteads that were constructed from the twelfth century onwards throughout England. Such sites commonly served as the focal points of small manorial holdings or farmsteads, combining practical defence with a visible demonstration of the resident's status within the medieval community. The survival of the water-filled moat at this location provides archaeological evidence of medieval settlement and land management practices in the North York Moors region.
Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020346. View the official record →
Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020346.
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.
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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