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Moated site of Handsacre Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire. The site consists of a substantial moat surrounding the former hall, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval residences from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites served both practical and symbolic functions, providing protection and demonstrating the status of their inhabitants within the feudal hierarchy. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological monument, preserving evidence of medieval domestic settlement and land management practices in the region.
Moated site of Handsacre Hall. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012430. View the official record →
Moated site of Handsacre Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012430.
Moated site of Handsacre Hall. 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 1012430.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manor house (4 km), Castle Ring, a multivallate hillfort and medieval hunting lodge (5.4 km), Maple Hayes moated site (5.7 km).
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