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Blackford Manor House Moat is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval moated enclosure. The site consists of a substantial water-filled or water-logged moat that formerly surrounded a manorial homestead, representing a common form of defensive and status-conscious settlement dating to the medieval period. Such moated sites were typically constructed between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries and functioned as the centres of manorial administration and residence for local landowners. The preservation of the moat at Blackford demonstrates the longevity of this particular settlement form and contributes to understanding the pattern of medieval land occupation and social hierarchy within Somerset.
Blackford Manor House Moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006135. View the official record →
Blackford Manor House Moat is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval moated enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006135.
Blackford Manor House Moat 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 1006135.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sections of the Sweet Track and Post Track, 240m south west of Sunnyside Farm (6.4 km), Duck decoy, 770m SSE of Gold Corner Bridge (6.7 km), Lake villages NW of Oxenpill (6.8 km).
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