Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Barnhill moated site at Hambleton
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Barnhill moated site at Hambleton — archaeological site in Hambleton, Rutland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barnhill moated site at Hambleton is a place of interest in the West Midlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.9 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rutland Water SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Rutland Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barnhill moated site at Hambleton is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the Rutland Water SSSI and RAMSAR site. The moated structure provides insight into medieval settlement patterns in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6541, -0.6365
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Normanton
- Postcode
- LE15 8RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673426 (CC0)
- commons: Ancient Moat, Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water - geograph.org.uk - 34275.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnhill moated site at Hambleton?
- Barnhill moated site at Hambleton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8RP), in the parish of Normanton.
- What is Barnhill moated site at Hambleton?
- Barnhill moated site at Hambleton — archaeological site in Hambleton, Rutland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Barnhill moated site at Hambleton?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 8RP.
- Is Barnhill moated site at Hambleton a listed building?
- Barnhill moated site at Hambleton is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Barnhill moated site at Hambleton a protected site?
- Yes — Barnhill moated site at Hambleton is part of the Rutland Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Rutland Water Ramsar wetland.
- Is Barnhill moated site at Hambleton free to visit?
- Yes, Barnhill moated site at Hambleton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnhill moated site at Hambleton?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8RP.