Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNortholt Manor, moated site

Northolt Manor, moated site

England
List entry 1001978
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Northolt Manor is a moated site located in Middlesex, England, representing a form of medieval settlement defence and status symbol common in the Home Counties during the medieval period. The monument comprises the surviving earthwork remains of a moat, which would originally have enclosed a manor house and its associated buildings, typical of high-status residences from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites served both defensive and drainage functions whilst demonstrating the landowner's social standing within the feudal hierarchy. The site's survival as an archaeological feature provides evidence of the manorial landscape that characterised medieval Middlesex prior to the expansion of London and subsequent urban development.

Northolt Manor, moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001978. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Northolt Manor, moated site?

Northolt Manor is a moated site located in Middlesex, England, representing a form of medieval settlement defence and status symbol common in the Home Counties during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001978.

Who is responsible for protecting Northolt Manor, moated site?

Northolt Manor, 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 1001978.

What other scheduled monuments are near Northolt Manor, moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Down Barns Farm (2.3 km), Iron Age settlement on Horsenden Hill, Greenford (2.9 km), Medieval moated site, 454m south-west of Sudbury Golf Club House (3.6 km).

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