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Moated site of Leconfield Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure that dates from the medieval period and represents the remains of a castle or defended manor house. The moat itself survives as an important physical feature, defining the perimeter of the former stronghold and providing evidence of the site's defensive character. Leconfield Castle held strategic and administrative significance within the region during the medieval period, and the surviving earthworks constitute a valuable archaeological record of medieval settlement and fortification practices in Yorkshire.
Moated site of Leconfield Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007949. View the official record →
Moated site of Leconfield Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007949.
Moated site of Leconfield Castle 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 1007949.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (5.8 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (6.1 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross (6.8 km).
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