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Moated site SE of Sawley Locks is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Leicestershire. The site consists of a substantial moat surrounding a raised central platform, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval settlement from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the residences of minor nobility or prosperous landowners, combining domestic function with the symbolic and practical advantages afforded by water defences. The monument's proximity to Sawley Locks reflects its location within the historically significant landscape of the River Soar valley.
Moated site SE of Sawley Locks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003564. View the official record →
Moated site SE of Sawley Locks is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003564.
Moated site SE of Sawley Locks 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 1003564.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site revealed by aerial photography, SE of Dunster Barn (1.3 km), Roman villa and enclosures N of Ratcliffe Lane (1.4 km), Roman site on Red Hill (1.9 km).
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