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Thonglands moat is a medieval defensive earthwork located near Broadstone in Shropshire. The monument survives as a substantial moated enclosure, a characteristic form of high-status residential settlement dating from the medieval period, likely constructed during the twelfth to fourteenth centuries. Moated sites of this type typically enclosed a timber or stone dwelling and associated domestic buildings, serving both defensive and status-signalling functions for their aristocratic or gentry occupants. The earthwork remains an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in the region.
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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