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The Bower moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of high-status medieval settlement in England, typically dating from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat itself survives as a substantial water-filled ditch surrounding the former residential platform, representing the physical infrastructure of a manorial holding or gentry residence. Such moated sites are considered significant indicators of medieval social hierarchy and land management, with their presence suggesting occupation by a family of some standing during the medieval period.
The Bower moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020146. View the official record →
The Bower moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020146.
The Bower 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 1020146.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in Caynham churchyard (1 km), Caynham Camp, a large univallate hillfort 700m north west of Caynham (1.8 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (2.2 km).
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