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Northwood Hall is a double moated site located in Shropshire, representing a form of medieval settlement and defensive enclosure common to the region during the high and later medieval periods. The monument comprises two distinct moated enclosures, a characteristic feature of such sites that typically served both domestic and protective functions for a manorial holding or substantial farmstead. Double moated sites of this type are generally dated to between the 12th and 16th centuries, though occupation may have extended beyond these dates. The earthwork remains of the moats constitute significant archaeological evidence for understanding medieval land use, settlement patterns, and the evolution of fortified domestic architecture in the English Midlands.
Northwood Hall double moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019606. View the official record →
Northwood Hall is a double moated site located in Shropshire, representing a form of medieval settlement and defensive enclosure common to the region during the high and later medieval periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019606.
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.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Northwood Hall double 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.
Northwood Hall double moated site stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.