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The de Birmingham moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Warwickshire that represents the fortified residential seat of the Lords of Birmingham. The site is defined by a substantial moat system that once surrounded the domestic and administrative buildings of this important local family, dating principally to the medieval period. The earthwork remains survive as a significant archaeological record of high-status settlement and territorial control in the region, demonstrating the defensive and prestigious character of noble landholding during the medieval era. The moated enclosure is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument reflecting its historical importance to the understanding of medieval Warwickshire's social and political organisation.
The de Birmingham moated site, the seat of the medieval Lords of Birmingham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1485852. View the official record →
The de Birmingham moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Warwickshire that represents the fortified residential seat of the Lords of Birmingham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1485852.
The de Birmingham moated site, the seat of the medieval Lords of Birmingham 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 1485852.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman forts at Metchley (4.2 km), Remains of the Boulton and Watt Soho foundry and mint, Birmingham Canal, Smethwick (4.7 km), Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New Pool (4.8 km).
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