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South Kelsey Hall moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in the parish of South Kelsey in Lincolnshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding an elevated platform that once supported a timber-framed or masonry dwelling, typical of the domestic fortifications built by minor gentry and substantial landholders during the medieval period. The monument dates from the high medieval period, with the moat system likely constructed between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries. Such moated sites, though defensive in appearance, primarily served as status symbols and practical barriers against livestock rather than serious military structures, and their presence indicates the settlement's importance within the medieval landscape of Lincolnshire.
South Kelsey Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019066. View the official record →
South Kelsey Hall moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in the parish of South Kelsey in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019066.
South Kelsey 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 1019066.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval fishpond complex and associated features at North Kelsey Grange (3.4 km), Medieval castle and ecclesiastical complex, Kingerby (4.9 km), Cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Kirkby (5.3 km).
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