Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorth Cockerington Hall moated site

North Cockerington Hall moated site

England
List entry 1004988
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

North Cockerington Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in the parish of North Cockerington in Lincolnshire. The site consists of a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former position of a hall or manor house, representing a form of defensive domestic settlement typical of the medieval period. The moat remains as an earthwork feature and indicates the status and defensive aspirations of its medieval occupants. Such moated sites were particularly common in the East Midlands during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, reflecting the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval rural England.

North Cockerington Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004988. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Cockerington Hall moated site?

North Cockerington Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in the parish of North Cockerington in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004988.

Who is responsible for protecting North Cockerington Hall moated site?

North Cockerington Hall 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 1004988.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Cockerington Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Louth Park Abbey (2.6 km), Cross in St Edith's churchyard (2.7 km), Deserted village (4.7 km).

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