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Moulton is a multi-period archaeological site in Yorkshire containing substantial evidence of settlement and land use spanning from the Neolithic period through the medieval centuries. The site is defined by a Neolithic henge monument, whose earthwork remains indicate ritual or ceremonial significance during the prehistoric period. Medieval occupation is represented by a settlement accompanied by an associated field system, demonstrating organized agricultural exploitation of the landscape during the medieval era. The site also includes a moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval aristocratic or manorial sites, whose water-filled or water-retaining ditch systems typically served defensive, status-bearing, or drainage functions.
Moulton Neolithic henge, medieval settlement, field system and moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020121. View the official record →
Moulton is a multi-period archaeological site in Yorkshire containing substantial evidence of settlement and land use spanning from the Neolithic period through the medieval centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020121.
Moulton Neolithic henge, medieval settlement, field system and moated site 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 1020121.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cataractonium Roman forts and town (4.9 km), St Giles medieval hospital, post-medieval farmstead and Iron Age occupation site immediately north of St Giles Farm (4.9 km), Pallet Hill motte and bailey castle, 80m north west of St Anne's Church (5.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Moulton Neolithic henge, medieval settlement, field system and moated site's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Moulton Neolithic henge, medieval settlement, field system and moated site stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.