Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth

Two moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth

England
List entry 1021241
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth is a medieval monument consisting of two separate moated enclosures located in North Yorkshire. The sites represent typical examples of medieval manorial or domestic settlement, with the moated platforms serving defensive and status-indicating functions characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. The associated features visible as earthworks include the water-filled or silted moats defining the enclosures, together with banks and ditches that formed integral parts of the medieval landscape organisation. Such paired moated sites in this region reflect the pattern of medieval landholding and settlement dispersal across the Yorkshire countryside.

Two moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth?

Two moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth is a medieval monument consisting of two separate moated enclosures located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021241.

Who is responsible for protecting Two moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth?

Two moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth 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 1021241.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shaw Fosse moated site (5.6 km), Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds (6.1 km), Bewick Hall moated site (6.3 km).

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