Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site NE of Sempringham House Farm

Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm

England
List entry 1005013
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Lincolnshire, England. The site comprises a water-filled or formerly water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform, a characteristic settlement form of the medieval period, particularly common in the East Midlands and representing the domestic stronghold of a person of some social standing. The moat would have provided both defensive capability and a practical water supply for the inhabitants and their animals. Such moated sites typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, with many established during the high medieval period when modest fortified residences became increasingly prevalent amongst the lesser nobility and substantial landholding classes.

Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005013. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm?

Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005013.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm?

Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm 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 1005013.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bronze Age saltern (0.5 km), Bowl barrow 220m south of The Limes (2 km), Decoy pond 350m south of Aslackby Decoy Farm (2.5 km).

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