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Moated site of Leconfield Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure that dates from the medieval period, representing a form of domestic fortification characteristic of the high and late medieval centuries. The moat and associated earthworks form the primary surviving evidence of the castle's layout, with the water-filled ditch providing both defensive capability and a marker of aristocratic status. Leconfield Castle served as a seat of a noble family and represents the type of secondary fortification that was common among the English gentry during the medieval period.
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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