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Moated site in Upper Kempley Wood, Willaston is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding a central platform, representing the defensive and residential arrangements typical of medieval manorial settlements of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated enclosures were common features of the English landscape during this period, serving both practical and status-conscious functions for their owners. The earthwork survives as a largely undisturbed archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.
Moated site in Upper Kempley Wood, Willaston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017011. View the official record →
Moated site in Upper Kempley Wood, Willaston is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017011.
Moated site in Upper Kempley Wood, Willaston 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 1017011.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 100m north of The Hall, Sandford (2.4 km), Moated site and field system 380m south of Moat Farm, Wollerton Wood (5 km), Lighteach moated site and associated water management features (5.5 km).
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