Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWalgrave moated site.

Walgrave moated site.

England
List entry 1011036
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Walgrave moated site is a medieval residential monument located in Northamptonshire. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a defensive earthwork feature characteristic of high-status medieval dwellings of the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat survives as a substantial ditch surrounding the former homestead, indicating the settlement's medieval occupation and the social standing of its inhabitants. Such moated sites are common across the Midlands and represent an important category of medieval domestic archaeology, preserving evidence of rural settlement patterns and medieval land management.

Walgrave moated site. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Walgrave moated site.?

Walgrave moated site is a medieval residential monument located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011036.

Who is responsible for protecting Walgrave moated site.?

Walgrave 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 1011036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Walgrave moated site.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village (0.6 km), Medieval village of Faxton (3.5 km), Great house and gardens at Hanging Houghton (5.4 km).

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