Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm

Wilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1021269
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wilton Hall moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located approximately 250 metres south of Manor Farm in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic form of medieval fortification common among minor gentry and substantial farming families from the 12th century onwards. The site's earthworks survive as a substantial rectangular moat with associated banks and ditches, evidence of a residential settlement of modest status during the later medieval period. Such moated sites typically represent the domestic and agricultural centre of a manorial holding, providing both defensive capability and status display for their owners during the medieval era.

Wilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021269. View the official record →

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What is Wilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm?

Wilton Hall moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located approximately 250 metres south of Manor Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021269.

Who is responsible for protecting Wilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm?

Wilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm 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 1021269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allerston medieval manorial centre, dovecotes and 17th century gunpowder works (1.6 km), Allerston lime kilns (2.2 km), Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm (2.8 km).

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