Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouth Kelsey Hall moated site

South Kelsey Hall moated site

England
List entry 1019066
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

South Kelsey Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, comprising the remains of a moated enclosure that once surrounded a manorial residence. The site dates to the medieval period, when such moated sites were characteristic features of the English landscape, particularly in the Midlands and East Anglia, serving as defensive and status-defining structures for landholding families. The moat itself survives as an earthwork feature, defining the extent of the former domestic complex. Such monuments provide archaeological evidence for medieval settlement patterns, land use, and the social hierarchy of rural communities during the medieval centuries.

South Kelsey Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019066. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Kelsey Hall moated site?

South Kelsey Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, comprising the remains of a moated enclosure that once surrounded a manorial residence. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019066.

Who is responsible for protecting South Kelsey Hall moated site?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Kelsey Hall moated site?

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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