Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPaull Holme moated site and tower

Paull Holme moated site and tower

England
List entry 1007875
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Paull Holme moated site and tower is a medieval fortified settlement located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure with an associated tower structure, typical of late medieval defensive architecture in northern England. The monument dates from the medieval period, reflecting the settlement patterns and defensive needs of its era. The moated site represents an important example of medieval land use and domestic fortification in the region, with the surviving earthworks and structural remains contributing to understanding of medieval Yorkshire settlement archaeology.

Paull Holme moated site and tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007875. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Paull Holme moated site and tower?

Paull Holme moated site and tower is a medieval fortified settlement located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007875.

Who is responsible for protecting Paull Holme moated site and tower?

Paull Holme moated site and tower 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 1007875.

What other scheduled monuments are near Paull Holme moated site and tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Paull Point Battery, coastal artillery battery and Submarine Mining Establishment (1.7 km), Old Little Humber moated site (2.4 km), Hedon medieval town (3.1 km).

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