Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPool Hall moated site

Pool Hall moated site

England
List entry 1019833
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pool Hall moated site is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Shropshire. The monument comprises a moat, which survives as an earthwork feature characteristic of the domestic fortifications constructed during the medieval period. Such moated sites were typical of the 12th to 16th centuries, serving to protect high-status residences and their associated agricultural land. The site's survival as an earthwork makes it an important record of medieval settlement and land use patterns in the region.

Pool Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019833. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pool Hall moated site?

Pool Hall moated site is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019833.

Who is responsible for protecting Pool Hall moated site?

Pool 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 1019833.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pool Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Pickard's Farm (2.3 km), Butter Cross 350m north west of Yewtree Cottage (2.5 km), Moated site and fishpond 170m and 160m south east of Chidleys Farm (3.7 km).

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