Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site in Ragget's Wood

Moated site in Ragget's Wood

England
List entry 1012310
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site in Ragget's Wood is a scheduled ancient monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure, a form of defensive or prestigious residential feature characteristic of the medieval period. Moated sites of this type were typically constructed between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, serving as the focal points of manorial or agricultural settlements. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates the durability of such features and their importance as indicators of medieval settlement patterns and land use 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 scheduled ancient monument 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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