Moat Collection (page 5)

Raising the Drawbridge of the Castle, c1934. Illustration showing the drawbridge worked by means of a pivoted beam with a counterweight

Frederiksborg Castle, 1817. Creator: Johan Christian Dahl
Frederiksborg Castle, 1817

The Luttekepoort in Harderwijk in the Winter, 1664. Creator: Anthonie Beerstraaten
The Luttekepoort in Harderwijk in the Winter, 1664

The Bishop's Palace reflected in its moat, Wells, Somerset, England. Spring (May) 2019

Leeds Castle, Kent, England

Schloss von Husum with reflection in pond, Husum, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Moat in the reed in the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park at Darsser Ort, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

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The medieval moated site at Upsland House, near Thornborough, North Yorkshire, 2019

The ruins of White Castle, one of the Three Castles in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. Spring (May) 2022

Aerial view of the ruins of White Castle, one of the Three Castles in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. Spring (May) 2022

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HUDDINGTON COURT, HUDDINGTON, WYCHAVON, WORCESTERSHIRE. Exterior view of Huddington Court, with a body of water and paved garden in the foreground

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HUDDINGTON COURT, HUDDINGTON, WYCHAVON, WORCESTERSHIRE. An exterior view of Huddington Court. Huddington Court is an early 16th century timber-framed house which was altered circa 1584

Muscott DMV 33880_002
Muscott Deserted Medieval Settlement, Northamptonshire, 2019

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Muscott House, Northamptonshire, 2019

Walgrave moat 33882_004
The moated site at Walgrave, thought to be the location of the manor house and small associated fishpond, Northamptonshire, 2020

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The moated site at Walgrave, thought to be the location of the manor house and small associated fishpond, Northamptonshire, 2020

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The ruins of Stogursey Castle, Stogursey, Somerset, 2020

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The ruins of Stogursey Castle, Stogursey, Somerset, 2020

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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, 2020. A moated quadrangular castle in the care of the National Trust

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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, 2020. A moated quadrangular castle in the care of the National Trust

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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, 2020. A moated quadrangular castle in the care of the National Trust

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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, 2020. A moated quadrangular castle in the care of the National Trust

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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, 2020. A moated quadrangular castle in the care of the National Trust

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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, 2020. A moated quadrangular castle in the care of the National Trust

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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, 2020. A moated quadrangular castle in the care of the National Trust

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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, 2020. A moated quadrangular castle in the care of the National Trust

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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, 2020. A moated quadrangular castle in the care of the National Trust

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Pembridge Castle, County of Herefordshire, 2019

Marshwood Castle 33789_048
Marshwood Castle, Dorset, 2019

Lower Brockhampton 33793_050
Lower Brockhampton House, late 14th century house with open hall, chapel and a late 15th century gatehouse across a moat, County of Herefordshire, 2019

Snelshall Priory 33421_041
Snelshall Benedictine Priory, a moated priory site and fishponds, Whaddon, Buckinghamshire, 2018

Sinai Park 35009_014
Sinai Park moated site, originally the summer retreat of the abbots of Burton Abbey, Staffordshire, 2021

Owston moated grange 33988_042
Moated grange and enclosure earthworks at Owston, Leicestershire, 2020. An Augustinian monastic grange site

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Site of St Andrews College and moat earthwork, Acaster Marshes, North Yorkshire, 2018

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Stokesay Castle, thirteenth century fortified manor house with seventeenth century gatehouse, Shropshire, 2017

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Stokesay Castle fortified manor house, Shropshire, 2017

Eltham Palace and gardens, Greenwich, London, England

Engelsholm Castle, Bredsten Sogn, Vejle, Denmark

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Moats, Grimston, East Riding of Yorkshire, 2016. TA2835

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St Andrews College and moat, North yorkshire, 2016. SE5741

Hochst Castle, Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

The walls and moat of Wells Bishops Palace on summer evening, Wells, Somerset, England. Summer (June) 2021

Linwood moat cropmarks 34118_060
Linwood, Lincolnshire, 2019. Crop marks of a moat and garden. TF1185

Bleasby 34118_064
Bleasby, Lincolnshire, 2019. The earthwork remains of the medieval moated manor and settlement of Bleasby. TF1384

Old Hall moated site 33762_057
Old Hall, Bretters Farm, Lancashire, 2019. A moated site and fishponds. SD5915

Smallbridge Hall 29348_008
Smallbridge Hall, Bures, Suffolk, 2015. A late 16th century attic house rebuilt in Elizabethan style in late 19th century surrounded by a moat which is now only waterfilled occasionally. TL9233

Medieval and Roman Car Colston 28669_007
Car Colston, Nottinghamshire. Minor Romano-British villa, moat and associated medieval manorial and village earthworks, including six fishponds, 2015. SK7142

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Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains, Lincolnshire, 2015. SK8995

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Discover the enchanting moats that guard the secrets of history and beauty. From Hever Castle, the cherished childhood home of Anne Boleyn, to Nunney Castle's picturesque ruins in Edenbridge, Kent, these water-filled fortifications transport us back in time. Caerphilly Castle stands proudly in Glamorgan, Wales, its imposing moat reflecting centuries of power and grandeur. Meanwhile, Beaumaris Castle enchants as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Anglesey Island with its perfectly preserved moat encircling medieval splendor. Dive into the legendary tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren as you explore Caerphilly Castle's historic grounds. In Belfast's Dundonald Moat and Church, find solace amidst nature's tranquility while Eltham Palace captivates with its stunning 17th-century architecture. Swans gracefully glide across Leeds Castle's shimmering waters in Kent before we return to Hever Castle once more - a timeless gem steeped in Anne Boleyn's legacy. Finally, Raglan Castle beckons from Monmouthshire with its majestic moat guarding tales of knights and kings. Embark on an unforgettable journey through Europe's most captivating moats.