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Moated site north-west of Pinwall is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Leicestershire. The site consists of a substantial moat surrounding a raised platform, representing a form of settlement fortification commonly employed by the minor gentry and substantial farming classes during the medieval period. Such moated sites were typically constructed from the twelfth century onwards, with many remaining in use through the later medieval centuries. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and represents an important example of the dispersed settlement patterns and social hierarchy evident in the Leicestershire landscape during the medieval era.
Moated site north-west of Pinwall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009235. View the official record →
Moated site north-west of Pinwall is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009235.
Moated site north-west of Pinwall 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 1009235.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat and fishponds at Ratcliffe Culey (2.5 km), Merevale Abbey, a Cistercian monastery, associated water control features and industrial remains (2.9 km), Roman camp (4.1 km).
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