Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site known as Old Court Mound at Old Court

Moated site known as Old Court Mound at Old Court

England
List entry 1017346
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Old Court Mound is a moated site located at Old Court in Herefordshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork comprising a mound and associated moat, typical of medieval domestic fortifications of the 11th to 13th centuries. Such moated sites were characteristic of the period, serving as defended residences for minor nobility and prosperous landowners, and their presence in the landscape reflects the social hierarchy and settlement patterns of medieval England. The site's survival as an earthwork, despite subsequent land use, provides archaeological evidence of medieval settlement and land management practices in the county.

Moated site known as Old Court Mound at Old Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site known as Old Court Mound at Old Court?

Old Court Mound is a moated site located at Old Court in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017346.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site known as Old Court Mound at Old Court?

Moated site known as Old Court Mound at Old Court 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 1017346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site known as Old Court Mound at Old Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Snodhill Castle (4.7 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (6.7 km), Motte castle, chapel, post-medieval house and garden remains east of Urishay Castle Farm (7.4 km).

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