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Moor Lane moated site is a medieval moated homestead located at Whissendine in Rutland. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat enclosing an area of domestic occupation, typical of the moated settlements that proliferated across the Midlands during the medieval period. The moat itself survives as a visible earthwork feature, though the internal structures have largely disappeared, leaving no standing buildings on the site. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such moated enclosures served both as defensive barriers and status symbols for minor gentry and yeoman farmers across England.
Moor Lane moated site, Whissendine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010698. View the official record →
Moor Lane moated site is a medieval moated homestead located at Whissendine in Rutland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010698.
Moor Lane moated site, Whissendine 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 1010698.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ashwell medieval settlement remains, watermill and gardens at Old Hall (2.9 km), Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard (3.8 km), Cross 160m north east of St Mary Magdalen Church (4.2 km).
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