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Thorny Close moated site is a medieval residential enclosure located near Northbeck in Lincolnshire. The monument comprises a moat defining an approximately rectangular or polygonal homestead platform, a form of domestic fortification characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites were widespread in medieval England and typically served as the defended residences of minor landholders, farmers, or minor gentry. The survival of the earthwork at Thorny Close preserves evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region, though its precise date of construction and abandonment remain to be firmly established through archaeological investigation or documentary research.
Thorny Close moated site, Northbeck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018539. View the official record →
Thorny Close moated site is a medieval residential enclosure located near Northbeck in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018539.
Thorny Close moated site, Northbeck 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 1018539.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard (5.1 km), Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green (6.1 km), Bowl barrow 210m SSW of The Limes (6.8 km).
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