Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church

Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church

England
List entry 1015811
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Vivers Hill Castle is a moated site located approximately 300 metres north-east of the parish church in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a substantial mound surrounded by a water-filled moat, typical of medieval fortified domestic settlements of the 12th to 14th centuries. Such moated sites were characteristic of the period and served as symbols of status and defence for minor nobility and gentry throughout England. The site's physical remains and earthwork configuration demonstrate the substantial investment required for such fortifications during the medieval period, though detailed documentary evidence of its specific construction date and original occupants remains limited in the scholarly record.

Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015811. View the official record →

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What is Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church?

Vivers Hill Castle is a moated site located approximately 300 metres north-east of the parish church in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015811.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church?

Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church 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 1015811.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church (0.5 km), Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House (1.9 km), Two round barrows on Low Common (2.9 km).

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