Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site known as The Rush

Moated site known as The Rush

England
List entry 1003661
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Rush is a moated site located in Yorkshire, England, representing a form of medieval settlement defensive earthwork. Moated sites of this type, typically dating from the 11th to 14th centuries, were established by landholding families seeking to create fortified domestic enclosures through the excavation of water-filled ditches. The Rush preserves evidence of this medieval settlement pattern through its surviving earthwork features. Such sites provide important archaeological and historical testimony to the social organisation and settlement strategies of the medieval English countryside.

Moated site known as The Rush is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003661. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site known as The Rush?

The Rush is a moated site located in Yorkshire, England, representing a form of medieval settlement defensive earthwork. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003661.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site known as The Rush?

Moated site known as The Rush 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 1003661.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site known as The Rush?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village of Marton in the Forest (1.4 km), Site of Marton Augustinian priory including mill, fishponds, and water meadows (2.5 km), Augustinian nunnery known as Moxby Priory including mill and post Dissolution garden features (2.8 km).

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