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Astwick Bury is a moated mound located in Bedfordshire, England, representing a defensive earthwork of medieval date. The site comprises a substantial mound surrounded by a moat, a characteristic form of modest fortification constructed during the medieval period, particularly common in the twelfth to fourteenth centuries. The monument indicates the presence of a manorial or residential settlement of significance, with the mound serving as a defensive platform for a timber or stone structure. Such moated sites across England represent important evidence for the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval rural communities.
Astwick Bury moat and associated moated mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012063. View the official record →
Astwick Bury is a moated mound located in Bedfordshire, England, representing a defensive earthwork of medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012063.
Astwick Bury moat and associated moated mound 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 1012063.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Radwell Roman villa (3.5 km), Barrow, south of Radwell (3.8 km), Settlement site S of Blackhorse Farm (4.8 km).
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