Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale, Gilston Park, Eastwick

The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale, Gilston Park, Eastwick

England
List entry 1013017
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale in Gilston Park, Eastwick, is a medieval monument complex comprising an earthwork moat surrounding a central mound, together with adjoining enclosure works and landscape features designed for deer management. The site dates to the medieval period and reflects the status and hunting interests of its proprietors during this era. The moated site itself represents a residential or administrative focus, whilst the deer-pen enclosure and park pale demonstrate the importance of managed hunting and the maintenance of a formal deer park landscape that was integral to elite medieval landholding. The earthworks survive as landscape features within the historic parkland setting of Gilston Park.

The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale, Gilston Park, Eastwick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013017. View the official record →

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What is The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale, Gilston Park, Eastwick?

The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale in Gilston Park, Eastwick, is a medieval monument complex comprising an earthwork moat surrounding a central mound, together with adjoining enclosure works and landscape features designed for deer management. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013017.

Who is responsible for protecting The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale, Gilston Park, Eastwick?

The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale, Gilston Park, Eastwick 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 1013017.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale, Gilston Park, Eastwick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netteswellbury Barn, Netteswell (3.1 km), Passmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook (3.1 km), Cold War Heavy Anti-aircraft gun site, 330m and 220m north east of Halls Green Farm (4.4 km).

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