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East Folifoot

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Moat House; Follithwaite

In the civil parish of Walton.
In the historic county of Yorkshire Ainsty & York (Modern Authority of North Yorkshire, 1974 county of North Yorkshire).

PastScape report reads "A Medieval circular moat surviving as an earthwork is visible on air photographs. It has an entrance on the eastern side. The site is thought to be that of a deserted settlement and Motte, but these monuments were not seen on aerial photographs." Le Patourel writes "Industrial encroachment of outer area, Small ruined, limestone farm-building on island. Possibly an adjacent motte. Licence for oratory acquired in 1313-14. DMV."

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Cropmarks/slight earthworks remains.

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SE45654621

Modern Map fromOrdnance Survey logo

Good for landscape form and features

Modern Map from streetmap logo

Good for general location

Sources of information, references and further reading

PastScape number; 54753

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