Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOld Little Humber moated site

Old Little Humber moated site

England
List entry 1008048
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Little Humber is a moated site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a rectangular moat enclosing a raised platform that once supported domestic structures, typical of medieval fortified homesteads. Dating to the medieval period, such moated sites were commonly established by minor nobility or prosperous landholders seeking to defend their residences and demesne lands. The site represents an important example of the dispersed settlement pattern and local fortification practices that characterised rural medieval England.

Old Little Humber moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008048. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Little Humber moated site?

Old Little Humber is a moated site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008048.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Little Humber moated site?

Old Little Humber 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 1008048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Little Humber moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including World War II decoys for Hull docks, 1580m south east, 600m west and 90m south west of Little Humber (1.6 km), Paull Holme moated site and tower (2.4 km), Paull Point Battery, coastal artillery battery and Submarine Mining Establishment (4.1 km).

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