Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSpridlington Moated Manor

Spridlington Moated Manor

England
List entry 1021437
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Spridlington Moated Manor is a medieval moated site located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the medieval period. The monument comprises a substantial moat that formerly enclosed a manorial homestead, representing a typical form of elite domestic settlement in medieval England. Moated sites of this character were predominantly established between the 12th and 16th centuries, serving as defended residences for landholding families of knightly or gentry status. The surviving earthwork remains at Spridlington preserve evidence of this important aspect of medieval rural settlement and land management in the East Midlands.

Spridlington Moated Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021437. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Spridlington Moated Manor?

Spridlington Moated Manor is a medieval moated site located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021437.

Who is responsible for protecting Spridlington Moated Manor?

Spridlington Moated Manor 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 1021437.

What other scheduled monuments are near Spridlington Moated Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval village (1.6 km), Hackthorn medieval settlement and cultivation remains (2.3 km), Cold Hanworth medieval settlement and cultivation remains (3.2 km).

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