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The de Birmingham moated site is a medieval administrative and residential centre located in Warwickshire that served as the seat of the lords of Birmingham during the medieval period. The site is characterised by its defensive moat, which enclosed the principal dwelling and associated buildings, a common feature of high-status residences from the 12th century onwards. The de Birmingham family held significant local power and influence in the region, and this fortified residence reflects their elevated social and economic status. The moated enclosure represents an important example of medieval baronial settlement in the Midlands, documenting the administrative landscape of the feudal period.
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 administrative and residential centre located in Warwickshire that served as the seat of the lords of Birmingham during the medieval period. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of The de Birmingham moated site, the seat of the medieval Lords of Birmingham's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
The de Birmingham moated site, the seat of the medieval Lords of Birmingham stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.