Radcliffe Moat
Has been described as a Possible Fortified Manor House
There are earthwork remains
| Name | Radcliffe Moat |
| Alternative Names | Hangthwaite |
| Historic Country | Yorkshire |
| Modern Authority | Doncaster |
| 1974 Authority | South Yorkshire |
| Civil Parish | Doncaster |
a trapezoidal island, measuring 65m on the east side, c.55m on the north (under railway embankments), 50m on the south side and an estimated 45m on the west. It is surrounded by a water-filled moat linked to Langthwaite Dike on the south side. The island has a distinct inner bank along the south, west and east sides which presumably also ran along the north side and is now buried. The surface of the island is irregular but there are no obvious building platforms. In 1828 however, Hunter makes reference to a house that was demolished in the late 17th century by the then owner, Sir William Adams. Prior to that, the manor had been in the hands of Hugh de Langthwaite and later, the Woodruffes of Woolley. It was sold by Francis Woodruffe in the reign of Elizabeth I. The monument was the successor to Castle Hills motte and bailey castle which lies c.350m to the WSW. Both sites commanded the manor of Langthwaite (later Hangthwaite) and faint earthworks in the field separating the two monuments indicate the site of the deserted village. Langthwaite deserted village does not form part of the scheduling. (Scheduling Report)
This site is a scheduled monument protected by law
Not Listed
Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | SE554068 |
| Latitude | 53.5554389953613 |
| Longitude | -1.16399002075195 |
| Eastings | 455480 |
| Northings | 406860 |
