Hob's Moat, 60m north of Castle Lane, Medieval moated site in Solihull, England
The circular earthwork features a wide ditch, rampart, and counterscarp bank surrounding a rectangular platform where a fortified manor house once stood.
The de Odingsells family constructed this defensive structure in the 12th century as part of their manor of Ulverli after receiving royal recognition.
The site name evolved from 'Odingsells Moat' to 'Hobs Moat', reflecting the linguistic changes in local nomenclature through generations.
Located 60 meters north of Castle Lane, the archaeological site maintains its medieval layout beneath a cover of trees planted in the 1780s.
Archaeological excavations between 1985 and 1986 uncovered remnants of medieval buildings and a collapsed 13th-century sandstone wall within the monument grounds.
Location: Solihull
GPS coordinates: 52.44110,-1.78633
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:14
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