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Moated site W of Paget Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork situated in Yorkshire. The site consists of a substantial moat, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval settlements from the 12th to 16th centuries, which would have enclosed a domestic or manorial residence. Such moated enclosures served both practical and symbolic functions, providing protection and demarcating the territory of their occupants within the feudal landscape. The survival of the moat's earthwork demonstrates the site's archaeological significance as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the region.
Moated site W of Paget Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004126. View the official record →
Moated site W of Paget Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004126.
Moated site W of Paget 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 1004126.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa at Kirk Sink (0.9 km), High Wood bowl barrow (3.2 km), Icehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston Hall (3.8 km).
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