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Bolebec Farm moated enclosure is a medieval earthwork monument located in Bedfordshire, comprising a substantial moated platform and associated enclosures that represent the remains of a former manorial settlement. The moated enclosure itself consists of a roughly rectangular ditch-defined platform typical of high medieval domestic and agricultural organisation, dating from the 12th to 14th centuries. The site demonstrates the characteristic layout of a medieval farmstead, with the moat forming a defensive and status-conferring boundary around the principal residence and its immediate functional spaces. The associated platforms and field enclosures visible as earthwork features indicate the wider agricultural exploitation of the holding, providing archaeological evidence for the settlement hierarchy and land use patterns of medieval Bedfordshire.
Bolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010970. View the official record →
Bolebec Farm moated enclosure is a medieval earthwork monument located in Bedfordshire, comprising a substantial moated platform and associated enclosures that represent the remains of a former manorial settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010970.
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.
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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