Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrackenbury Farm moated site 3/4 mile (1210m) NW of Ickenham church

Brackenbury Farm moated site 3/4 mile (1210m) NW of Ickenham church

England
List entry 1005555
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Brackenbury Farm moated site is a medieval enclosure situated approximately one kilometre north-west of Ickenham church in Middlesex. The site consists of a moat which once enclosed a residential or agricultural complex, typical of the landed holdings established during the medieval period in the London region. The moat remains visible as an archaeological earthwork feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement and land use patterns in what was then rural Middlesex. Such moated sites, numerous across southern England, represent the domestic and economic organisation of medieval rural communities and remain significant for understanding medieval manorial organisation and settlement hierarchy.

Brackenbury Farm moated site 3/4 mile (1210m) NW of Ickenham church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005555. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brackenbury Farm moated site 3/4 mile (1210m) NW of Ickenham church?

Brackenbury Farm moated site is a medieval enclosure situated approximately one kilometre north-west of Ickenham church in Middlesex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005555.

Who is responsible for protecting Brackenbury Farm moated site 3/4 mile (1210m) NW of Ickenham church?

Brackenbury Farm moated site 3/4 mile (1210m) NW of Ickenham church 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 1005555.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brackenbury Farm moated site 3/4 mile (1210m) NW of Ickenham church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site 382m south-east of Brackenbury Farm (0.4 km), Ickenham Manor Farm (2.1 km), Ruislip motte and bailey (2.2 km).

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