Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShaw Fosse moated site

Shaw Fosse moated site

England
List entry 1007847
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Shaw Fosse moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a substantial rectangular moat surrounding a central platform, a layout typical of minor aristocratic or manorial residences of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat itself remains a prominent earthwork feature, preserving evidence of the water-filled defensive or status-marking boundary that once enclosed the settlement. Such moated sites are characteristic of the medieval period in northern England, where they served both practical and symbolic functions within the manorial landscape.

Shaw Fosse moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007847. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shaw Fosse moated site?

Shaw Fosse moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007847.

Who is responsible for protecting Shaw Fosse moated site?

Shaw Fosse 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 1007847.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shaw Fosse moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at North Park Farm (4.1 km), Bewick Hall moated site (4.3 km), Burton Constable medieval settlement and field system, north of Burton Constable Hall (4.4 km).

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