Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTilts moated site

Tilts moated site

England
List entry 1012303
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tilts moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that once surrounded a residential or manorial complex, typical of the moated homesteads that proliferated in England during the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. The moat remains a prominent topographical feature, preserving evidence of the medieval settlement hierarchy and land management practices. Such moated sites served both defensive and practical purposes, with the water boundary providing security and drainage for the elevated domestic or agricultural buildings that would have occupied the interior platform.

Tilts moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tilts moated site?

Tilts moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012303.

Who is responsible for protecting Tilts moated site?

Tilts 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 1012303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tilts moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round About Moat, Arksey (2.2 km), Radcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street (3 km), Moat Hills moated site, Bentley (3.2 km).

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