Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScurff Hall moated site

Scurff Hall moated site

England
List entry 1017485
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Scurff Hall moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic form of manorial settlement dating to the medieval period, with the water-filled ditch system serving both defensive and practical functions for the associated dwelling. The monument represents the type of modest fortified homestead common among the gentry and substantial landowners of medieval England, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. As a scheduled ancient monument, Scurff Hall retains archaeological significance as evidence of settlement patterns and domestic arrangements during the medieval period.

Scurff Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017485. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scurff Hall moated site?

Scurff Hall moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017485.

Who is responsible for protecting Scurff Hall moated site?

Scurff 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 1017485.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scurff Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church (1.2 km), Drax Augustinian priory (2.8 km), Medieval settlement and early post-medieval garden earthworks around Barlow Hall (5.2 km).

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