Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site west of Church Road

Moated site west of Church Road

England
List entry 1017858
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site west of Church Road is a medieval earthwork monument located in Nottinghamshire, England. The site consists of a substantial moat, a defensive water-filled ditch characteristic of high-status medieval settlements, indicating occupation during the medieval period. Such moated sites were typically associated with manor houses or other important residences from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, serving both defensive and status-marking functions within the local landscape. The survival of the moat's earthwork remains provides evidence of the settlement pattern and land management practices of medieval Nottinghamshire.

Moated site west of Church Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017858. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site west of Church Road?

The moated site west of Church Road is a medieval earthwork monument located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017858.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site west of Church Road?

Moated site west of Church Road 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 1017858.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site west of Church Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval nunnery, Broadholme (3.5 km), Remains of a preceptory, fishponds and post-medieval gardens at Eagle Hall (5 km), Cross in St Peter and St Paul's churchyard (5.9 km).

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