Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm

Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm

England
List entry 1014900
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Crookbarrow Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Worcestershire comprising a motte castle, associated moated site, and medieval agricultural remains. The motte represents a classic example of early Norman fortification, whilst the moated enclosure demonstrates the medieval manor's defensive and status-bearing characteristics typical of high medieval settlement patterns. The agricultural remains visible across the site reflect the economic basis of the medieval estate, illustrating the integration of lordly residence with productive landscape management. Together, these elements provide material evidence of settlement hierarchy and land use during the medieval period in the West Midlands.

Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014900. View the official record →

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What is Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm?

Crookbarrow Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Worcestershire comprising a motte castle, associated moated site, and medieval agricultural remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014900.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm?

Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm 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 1014900.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm (1 km), Fort Royal (2.9 km), Edgar Tower entrance to the Cathedral Close (3.2 km).

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