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MOAT
A wide ditch surrounding a building, usually filled with water. Use with relevant site type where known eg CASTLE, TOWER HOUSE.
Classifications
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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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. |