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Nickless Moat is a medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Shropshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial mound with associated defensive ditches, characteristic of Norman or early medieval fortification in the region. The site dates to the medieval period, likely the 11th or 12th century, representing a form of private fortification common amongst minor nobility and landowners during this era. Such moated sites served defensive and administrative purposes, with the elevated mound providing a vantage point and refuge whilst the surrounding moat enhanced protection and demarcated territorial authority.
Nickless moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009552. View the official record →
Nickless Moat is a medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009552.
Nickless moat 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 1009552.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limeworks at The Novers (3.5 km), Motte castle 50m north east of Rochford church (4.1 km), Coal mining remains at Cornbrook on Clee Hill (4.2 km).
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