Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRadcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street

Radcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street

England
List entry 1013653
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Radcliffe moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located at Langthwaite near Adwick le Street in South Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that formerly enclosed a residential or manorial complex, typical of medieval settlement patterns in the region dating to the 12th to 16th centuries. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological feature demonstrating the defensive and status-marking characteristics of moated sites common to northern English medieval landholding. The monument remains an important record of medieval settlement hierarchy and land organisation in the Doncaster area.

Radcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013653. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Radcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street?

Radcliffe moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located at Langthwaite near Adwick le Street in South Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013653.

Who is responsible for protecting Radcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street?

Radcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street 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 1013653.

What other scheduled monuments are near Radcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Ridge, Roman road, NW of Doncaster (1.7 km), Moat Hills moated site, Bentley (1.9 km), Medieval settlement 170m north east of Cusworth Hall (2.9 km).

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