Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPaynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure

Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure

England
List entry 1011050
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure is a medieval settlement monument located in Staffordshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure with an associated outer defensive or agricultural boundary, typical of medieval manorial settlement patterns in the English Midlands. The moat itself represents a common form of high-status domestic fortification dating from the medieval period, serving both defensive and status-marking functions. The presence of the outer enclosure suggests a more extensive settlement complex beyond the moated core, indicative of a substantial medieval holding with organised land use and possible associated agricultural or industrial activities.

Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011050. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure?

Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure is a medieval settlement monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011050.

Who is responsible for protecting Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure?

Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure 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 1011050.

What other scheduled monuments are near Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blithewood moated site (1.5 km), Bowl Barrow 280m ESE of Hall Green House (3.1 km), Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard (4.1 km).

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