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Woodhouse moated friary is a medieval religious establishment situated in Hopton Wafers, Shropshire. The site comprises the remains of a friary within a substantial moated enclosure, representing a form of monastic settlement characteristic of the medieval period. The moat itself constitutes a significant defensive or boundary feature typical of important ecclesiastical and secular properties of medieval England. The friary's exact religious affiliation and the precise dating of its foundation and abandonment would require consultation of the archaeological and historical record specific to this Shropshire location.
Woodhouse moated friary of Hopton Wafers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010372. View the official record →
Woodhouse moated friary is a medieval religious establishment situated in Hopton Wafers, Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010372.
Woodhouse moated friary of Hopton Wafers 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 1010372.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coal mining remains and brick works on Catherton Common (2.3 km), Wayside cross on High Street, 140m south west of St Mary's Church (3 km), Castle Toot motte castle, 450m WSW of Mawleytown Farm. (3.7 km).
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