Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSoulton moated site and formal garden remains

Soulton moated site and formal garden remains

England
List entry 1017236
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Soulton moated site and formal garden remains is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, comprising the earthwork traces of a residential complex with associated landscaping. The site preserves the physical evidence of a moated enclosure, a defensive or status-conferring feature characteristic of medieval gentry and manor houses, alongside surviving remains of formal garden layout indicating high-status occupation. Dating to the medieval period, the monument demonstrates the integration of domestic fortification with ornamental grounds typical of later medieval elite dwellings. The earthworks survive as significant archaeological evidence of settlement hierarchy and aesthetic preferences within the medieval Shropshire landscape.

Soulton moated site and formal garden remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Soulton moated site and formal garden remains?

Soulton moated site and formal garden remains is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, comprising the earthwork traces of a residential complex with associated landscaping. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017236.

Who is responsible for protecting Soulton moated site and formal garden remains?

Soulton moated site and formal garden remains 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 1017236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Soulton moated site and formal garden remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm (2.2 km), Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage (2.3 km), Red Castle: an enclosure castle in Hawkstone Park (2.8 km).

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