Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorthwood Hall double moated site

Northwood Hall double moated site

England
List entry 1019606
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Northwood Hall double moated site is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises two distinct moated enclosures, characteristic of high-status residential or manorial occupation during the medieval period. Double moated sites of this type typically date from the 12th to 14th centuries and represent significant investments in defensive or prestige earthworks by landholding families. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of importance for understanding medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Northwood Hall double moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019606. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Northwood Hall double moated site?

Northwood Hall double moated site is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019606.

Who is responsible for protecting Northwood Hall double moated site?

Northwood Hall double 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 1019606.

What other scheduled monuments are near Northwood Hall double moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sundial in parish churchyard (2.8 km), Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage (2.9 km), Wem Castle: a motte castle immediately south west of St Peter and St Paul's Church (3 km).

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