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Simfields moated site is a medieval defensive settlement located in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a substantial moat enclosing a residential platform, typical of moated homesteads that proliferated across the English Midlands during the 12th to 16th centuries. Such sites represent the fortified residences of minor gentry and substantial farmers, serving both domestic and protective functions during the medieval period. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological record of medieval settlement hierarchy and rural land management practices.
Simfields moated site. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009965. View the official record →
Simfields moated site is a medieval defensive settlement located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009965.
Simfields 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 1009965.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds (1.5 km), Hulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton (2.6 km), Anglo-Scandinavian cross in St Peter's churchyard (4.5 km).
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