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Old Hall moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Leicestershire, England. The site comprises a substantial moat, which survives as a water-filled or partially water-filled ditch system surrounding the former hall structure, representing the characteristic form of high-status medieval domestic settlement in the English Midlands. Dating to the medieval period, the moated site exemplifies the type of fortified residence that would have served a significant local family during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The earthwork survives as a scheduled monument and provides archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in the region.
Old Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012566. View the official record →
Old Hall moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012566.
Old 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 1012566.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement remains at East Farndon (1.9 km), Abandoned Medieval Village of Little Oxendon (3.1 km), Sibbertoft motte and bailey castle. (4.2 km).
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