Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures

Bolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures

England
List entry 1010970
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bolebec Farm moated enclosure is a medieval earthwork monument located in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure together with associated platforms and additional enclosures, which represent the remains of a medieval farmstead or minor manorial complex. The moated element, typical of the medieval period, would have served both defensive and status-conferring functions, whilst the surrounding platforms and enclosures indicate the layout of domestic and agricultural buildings. The monument survives as earthwork remains and provides archaeological evidence of medieval rural settlement and land organisation in the region.

Bolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010970. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures?

Bolebec Farm moated enclosure is a medieval earthwork monument located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010970.

Who is responsible for protecting Bolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures?

Bolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures 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 1010970.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upbury moated site and associated fishponds (4.9 km), The Mount: a motte and bailey castle (5.2 km), Moated site and fishponds south east of Westoning Manor (6.8 km).

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