Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTinker's Lane moated site

Tinker's Lane moated site

England
List entry 1009055
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tinker's Lane moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that once surrounded a domestic or manorial settlement, a settlement pattern characteristic of medieval England from the twelfth century onwards. The moat remains visible as an earthwork feature, preserving evidence of the medieval occupation and land-use practices of the area. Such moated sites are important archaeological indicators of medieval settlement hierarchy and the establishment of defended or status-marked residences during the medieval period.

Tinker's Lane moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tinker's Lane moated site?

Tinker's Lane moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009055.

Who is responsible for protecting Tinker's Lane moated site?

Tinker's Lane 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 1009055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tinker's Lane moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hodge Lane Manor, a moated site with fishponds and associated closes (0.5 km), Thorntree House moated site (2.6 km), Bowl barrow on Toot Hill (3 km).

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