Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMote Hill: a moated site, two fishponds and part of an adjacent field system 500m west of Nun Appleton Hall

Mote Hill: a moated site, two fishponds and part of an adjacent field system 500m west of Nun Appleton Hall

England
List entry 1008229
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mote Hill is a moated site located approximately 500 metres west of Nun Appleton Hall in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a mound with surrounding moat, two associated fishponds, and part of an adjacent field system, representing a typical medieval settlement pattern of the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat and mound formation indicates a manorial or defended residence of medieval date, whilst the fishponds demonstrate the economic importance of aquaculture to the medieval household. The surviving earthworks, together with the adjacent field remains, provide evidence of the organisation and resource management of a medieval rural estate.

Mote Hill: a moated site, two fishponds and part of an adjacent field system 500m west of Nun Appleton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mote Hill: a moated site, two fishponds and part of an adjacent field system 500m west of Nun Appleton Hall?

Mote Hill is a moated site located approximately 500 metres west of Nun Appleton Hall in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008229.

Who is responsible for protecting Mote Hill: a moated site, two fishponds and part of an adjacent field system 500m west of Nun Appleton Hall?

Mote Hill: a moated site, two fishponds and part of an adjacent field system 500m west of Nun Appleton 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 1008229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mote Hill: a moated site, two fishponds and part of an adjacent field system 500m west of Nun Appleton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brocket Hall moated site (2.3 km), Tithe barn (2.4 km), World War II airfield defences at RAF Church Fenton (2.5 km).

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