Bawtry Manor Holt
Has been described as a Possible Fortified Manor House
There are earthwork remains
| Name | Bawtry Manor Holt |
| Alternative Names | Harworth; Martin Hall |
| Historic Country | Nottinghamshire |
| Modern Authority | Doncaster |
| 1974 Authority | South Yorkshire |
| Civil Parish | Bawtry |
The Manor Holt example, with an inner moat set within an outer and a double revetment, is unique in South Yorkshire and unusual nationally. It is therefore an important example, demonstrating the diversity of form of this class of monument. Though partially disturbed by forestry, the monument survives well and is expected to contain considerable in situ deposits.
Manor Holt moated site consists of a rhomboidal island, measuring c.40m each side, surrounded by a 10m wide inner moat enlarged at the south-west corner to form a fishpond. The whole is enclosed by a rectangular outer moat measuring c.100m x 70m and with a possible causeway near the north-west corner. The outer moat is embanked on the inside along the west, south and east sides. The inner moat is embanked on the same three sides but along its outside edge. The double revetment thus created between the two moats suggests a function that was at least nominally defensive. The site is documented from the thirteenth century onwards as being the centre of a manor held by the Morton family. (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 | SK629942 |
| Latitude | 53.4415016174316 |
| Longitude | -1.05394995212555 |
| Eastings | 462928 |
| Northings | 394270 |
