A wide ditch surrounding a building, usually filled with water. Use with relevant site type where known eg CASTLE, TOWER HOUSE.
Related Terms
| Term |
Note |
| CASTLE |
A medieval fortified building or range of buildings, serving as a royal, or baronial residence, or administrative centre. |
| FORTIFIED HOUSE |
A house which bears signs of fortification. These often include crenellated battlements and narrow slit-like windows. |
| MOATED SITE |
A site enclosed within a moat, normally rectangular on plan, and believed to be medieval in date. |
