Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlade Hooton medieval settlement and moated site

Slade Hooton medieval settlement and moated site

England
List entry 1016789
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slade Hooton medieval settlement and moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement with an associated moated enclosure. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the physical traces of domestic and possibly defensive occupation characteristic of rural settlement hierarchy in northern England during the Middle Ages. The moated element suggests a site of some social standing, as such enclosures were typically constructed by landholders of moderate wealth and status. The earthworks survive as surface features that document the layout and organisation of the medieval settlement, providing evidence of how communities were structured and arranged across the Yorkshire landscape during this period.

Slade Hooton medieval settlement and moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016789. View the official record →

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What is Slade Hooton medieval settlement and moated site?

Slade Hooton medieval settlement and moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement with an associated moated enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016789.

Who is responsible for protecting Slade Hooton medieval settlement and moated site?

Slade Hooton medieval settlement and 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 1016789.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slade Hooton medieval settlement and moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill motte and bailey castle (1.4 km), Roche Abbey Cistercian monastery, including monastic precinct, gatehouse and 18th century landscape garden (2 km), Hellaby: a deserted medieval village and well, enclosure, ridge and furrow and post medieval long house (3.5 km).

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