Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Pleasance moated site

The Pleasance moated site

England
List entry 1007720
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Pleasance moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Warwickshire, England. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive or prestige feature characteristic of medieval manorial settlements, typically dating from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat survives as an archaeological earthwork that defines the former extent of a high-status residential or administrative complex. Such moated sites represent important evidence for the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval rural England, with the water-filled or water-edged enclosure denoting the dwelling place of a person of some standing.

The Pleasance moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007720. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Pleasance moated site?

The Pleasance moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007720.

Who is responsible for protecting The Pleasance moated site?

The Pleasance 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 1007720.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Pleasance moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beausale camp, a multivallate hillfort (3.1 km), Wedgnock Park pale, dam, two watermill sites, bridge and hollow way 200m north east of Goodrest Farm (3.5 km), Goodrest Lodge: a double moated site with fishponds (3.6 km).

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