Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, Newton

Moated site, Newton

England
List entry 1010707
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, Newton is a medieval residential enclosure located in Lincolnshire, England. The site comprises a substantial water-filled ditch that formerly enclosed a domestic dwelling and its associated farmyard, a settlement pattern characteristic of high-status medieval rural habitation between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. The moat represents investment in both defence and status display typical of the medieval minor gentry and prosperous farming classes. The earthwork survives as an important archaeological monument documenting the organisation of medieval settlement and land use in the East Midlands.

Moated site, Newton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010707. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, Newton?

Moated site, Newton is a medieval residential enclosure located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010707.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, Newton?

Moated site, Newton 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 1010707.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, Newton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m south east of Moat Farm (0.3 km), Medieval fishpond complex, 80m south west of Manor House (1.4 km), Shrunken medieval village (3.5 km).

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