Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm

A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm

England
List entry 1009240
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm is a medieval monument located in Bedfordshire, comprising a moated enclosure with associated agricultural and water management features. The moat itself represents a domestic or manorial structure typical of the medieval period, whilst the fishponds indicate the presence of a significant settlement with resources sufficient to maintain aquaculture for food production and possibly ornamental purposes. The trackways and field systems demonstrate the wider landscape organisation of the medieval holding, showing patterns of communication and land use contemporary with the moated site. The monument survives as earthworks, providing evidence of medieval settlement hierarchy and rural economy in the county.

A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009240. View the official record →

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What is A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm?

A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm is a medieval monument located in Bedfordshire, comprising a moated enclosure with associated agricultural and water management features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009240.

Who is responsible for protecting A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm?

A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1009240.

What other scheduled monuments are near A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Ivy Hall (2 km), Moated site immediately south of Manor Farm (2.7 km), Moat Farm moated enclosure and associated settlement earthworks (3.3 km).

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