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Woodend moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic form of manorial settlement that dates from the medieval period, when such features served as both practical and symbolic markers of aristocratic or gentry status. Moated sites of this type typically enclosed domestic and agricultural buildings, with the water-filled ditch providing defence and status demonstration. The Woodend example represents the type of settlement pattern that was common across central England during the medieval centuries, reflecting the organisation of rural landholding and domestic life in this region.
Woodend moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009052. View the official record →
Woodend moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009052.
Woodend 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 1009052.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three sections of medieval town boundary located to the south and west of Tutbury (3.7 km), Newborough Hall moated site, millpond, two fishponds and connecting channels. (4.3 km), Sinai Park moated site (5.7 km).
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