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Whittington moated site is a medieval residential monument situated in Gloucestershire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive or prestigious residential feature characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat and associated settlement evidence indicate the presence of a substantial dwelling and its immediate surroundings, reflecting the status and resources of its medieval occupants. Such moated sites are commonly found throughout England and represent an important class of archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and the distribution of wealth and power in the countryside.
Whittington moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003336. View the official record →
Whittington moated site is a medieval residential monument situated in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003336.
Whittington 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 1003336.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British villa at Withington, Romano-British building at Manor Court Field and associated features (6.1 km), Norbury Camp hillfort (6.1 km), Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, 880m north west of Postcombe (6.4 km).
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