The Moot: a ringwork and bailey, earlier Roman settlement remains and later garden earthworks immediately east of the River Avon

No. 359 of 1,500 in the New Forest, No. 125 for history. History, 16.4 km from Ringwood, just outside the New Forest National Park.

A ringwork and bailey castle site on the east bank of the River Avon, with remains of an earlier Roman settlement and later garden earthworks.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

• History

Facts

Heritage

Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29

Best months

Any time of yearoffyougo rules

Getting there

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Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first

The Kings Head17 km from RingwoodFood and pubs

The Bull Hotel16 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs

The Rose and Thistle14 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs

The Horse and Groom13 km from RingwoodFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first

Rockbourne Roman Villa12 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

The Regal Cinema8.9 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkRainy day

Breamore House and Countryside Museum13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Downton Leisure Centre16 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkRainy day