Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site in Ragget's Wood

Moated site in Ragget's Wood

England
List entry 1012310
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site in Ragget's Wood is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Sussex, England. The site comprises a moat with associated banks and ditches characteristic of moated homesteads, a settlement form that became prevalent in medieval England from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically enclosed a dwelling and its associated buildings, with the water-filled or dry ditch serving both practical and symbolic functions of protection and status. The survival of earthwork remains at this location provides evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in the Sussex landscape.

Moated site in Ragget's Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012310. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site in Ragget's Wood?

Moated site in Ragget's Wood is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012310.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site in Ragget's Wood?

Moated site in Ragget's Wood 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 1012310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site in Ragget's Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slaugham Place (remains of) (5 km), Romano-British villa at Randolph's Farm (8.2 km), Romano-British farmstead, field system and trackway on Wolstonbury Hill (9.4 km).

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