Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPark Hall moated site

Park Hall moated site

England
List entry 1017859
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Park Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a form of defensive or status-signifying settlement characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat itself survives as a clearly defined water-filled ditch surrounding a central platform, representing a significant example of this settlement type in the region. Such moated sites typically served as the focal point of manorial estates and are important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval land use, social hierarchy, and settlement patterns in England.

Park Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017859. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Park Hall moated site?

Park Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017859.

Who is responsible for protecting Park Hall moated site?

Park 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 1017859.

What other scheduled monuments are near Park Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard (1.2 km), Bowl Barrow 280m ESE of Hall Green House (2.3 km), Bowl barrow 80m north-west of Oldwood (3.2 km).

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