Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site west of Greystoke

Moated site west of Greystoke

England
List entry 1012828
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site west of Greystoke is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cumberland, England. The monument comprises a substantial water-filled moat enclosing an elevated platform, a characteristic feature of high-status residential sites dating to the medieval period. Such moated enclosures typically served both defensive and status-marking functions for minor gentry or substantial landholders during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The site remains visible as an archaeological landscape feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land occupation in the region.

Moated site west of Greystoke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012828. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site west of Greystoke?

The moated site west of Greystoke is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012828.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site west of Greystoke?

Moated site west of Greystoke 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 1012828.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site west of Greystoke?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blencow Old Hall moated tower house (4.2 km), Roman camp and section of Roman road on Lofshaw Hill (4.7 km), Hutton John moated site, moated annexe, possible fishpond and enclosure (4.9 km).

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