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Thonglands moat is a medieval defensive earthwork located near Broadstone in Shropshire. The monument comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval settlement and land management in England, typically dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat itself survives as a visible ditch surrounding what would have been a domestic or manorial site, representing the physical remains of medieval occupation and social hierarchy in the landscape. Such moated sites are particularly common in the Midlands and serve as important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and the organisation of landed estates during this period.
Thonglands moat near Broadstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015692. View the official record →
Thonglands moat is a medieval defensive earthwork located near Broadstone in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015692.
Thonglands moat near Broadstone 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 1015692.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holdgate Castle motte and bailey castle and garden remains at Hall Farm (1.4 km), Deserted village (3.5 km), Deserted village (3.7 km).
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