Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound About Moat, Arksey

Round About Moat, Arksey

England
List entry 1013656
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round About Moat, Arksey is a medieval moated site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial moat enclosing an area of habitation, typical of the defensive and status-affirming earthworks constructed by the Anglo-Norman gentry and minor nobility during the medieval period. Such moated homesteads were particularly common in northern England from the twelfth century onwards, serving both practical and symbolic functions within the feudal landscape. The site represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology and demonstrates the pattern of dispersed rural occupation characteristic of the medieval Yorkshire countryside.

Round About Moat, Arksey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013656. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round About Moat, Arksey?

Round About Moat, Arksey is a medieval moated site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013656.

Who is responsible for protecting Round About Moat, Arksey?

Round About Moat, Arksey 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 1013656.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round About Moat, Arksey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat Hills moated site, Bentley (1.2 km), Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street (2.6 km), Wall of Roman fort (3.6 km).

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