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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Overview

History & significance

Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure is a medieval monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure surrounded by an outer defensive earthwork, typical of the domestic fortifications constructed by the gentry during the medieval period. The moat and surrounding earthworks represent the remains of a manorial settlement, with the arrangement of defences suggesting occupation during the later medieval centuries when such features were characteristic of aristocratic and knightly residences. The site's preservation as earthworks provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the domestic architecture of the landowning classes in the English Midlands.

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 monument located in Staffordshire, England. 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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