Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUpper Barn moat

Upper Barn moat

England
List entry 1012455
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Upper Barn moat is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a form of defended residence typical of the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Moated sites of this character were constructed by minor nobility and gentry as symbols of status and to provide practical defence around their domestic and agricultural premises. The earthwork survives as a substantial archaeological feature and remains an important record of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the region.

Upper Barn moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012455. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Upper Barn moat?

Upper Barn moat is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012455.

Who is responsible for protecting Upper Barn moat?

Upper Barn moat 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 1012455.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upper Barn moat?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 60m west of Ambleside (3.5 km), Stokesay Castle (4.7 km), Norton Camp: a large multivallate hillfort (4.9 km).

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