Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Grove Close moated site.

The Grove Close moated site.

England
List entry 1011015
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Grove Close moated site is a medieval enclosed settlement located in Northamptonshire, England. The site comprises a substantial moat forming an irregular enclosure, evidence of the defensive and status-bearing characteristics typical of moated homesteads of the medieval period. The moat remains the principal surviving feature of what was once a manorial or high-status residential complex, with the earthworks preserving the ground plan of habitation from the medieval era. Such moated enclosures were particularly common in the Midlands and East Anglia, serving both practical and symbolic functions within the medieval landscape.

The Grove Close moated site. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Grove Close moated site.?

The Grove Close moated site is a medieval enclosed settlement located in Northamptonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011015.

Who is responsible for protecting The Grove Close moated site.?

The Grove Close 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 1011015.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Grove Close moated site.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A slight univallate hillfort 600m south east of Home Farm (3.9 km), Remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen (4.7 km), Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge (4.8 km).

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