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Moated site of Handsacre Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding what was formerly the residential precinct of a hall, a characteristic feature of medieval settlement patterns among the gentry and minor nobility from the twelfth century onwards. The moat represents a practical and symbolic statement of status, combining defensive function with the demarcation of a private domestic space. The earthwork survives as a notable example of medieval moated site archaeology in the region, preserving evidence of medieval domestic occupation and land management practices.
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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