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
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm is a complex of medieval agricultural and domestic features located in Bedfordshire. The moat itself represents the residential focus of a medieval manor, whilst the associated fishponds, trackways and field systems demonstrate the integrated management of the estate during the medieval period. The site reflects the landscape organisation typical of high medieval rural settlement, with the lord's moated enclosure positioned within a framework of productive resources including water management features for both sustenance and status. These features survive as earthwork remains and provide archaeological evidence for the development and layout of a medieval manorial holding.

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 complex of medieval agricultural and domestic features located in Bedfordshire. 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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