Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBradwell Bury: a moated site and associated manor house remains at Moat House

Bradwell Bury: a moated site and associated manor house remains at Moat House

England
List entry 1011298
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bradwell Bury is a moated site and associated manor house remains located at Moat House in Bradwell, Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a medieval moat and platform, which once enclosed and defended a residential structure, typical of high-status settlement in the medieval period. The site represents the physical remains of a manorial holding, reflecting the settlement hierarchy and land organisation of medieval Buckinghamshire. The moat and its associated features survive as earthwork evidence, preserving important archaeological and historical information about domestic and social arrangements within the medieval landscape.

Bradwell Bury: a moated site and associated manor house remains at Moat House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bradwell Bury: a moated site and associated manor house remains at Moat House?

Bradwell Bury is a moated site and associated manor house remains located at Moat House in Bradwell, Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011298.

Who is responsible for protecting Bradwell Bury: a moated site and associated manor house remains at Moat House?

Bradwell Bury: a moated site and associated manor house remains at Moat House 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 1011298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bradwell Bury: a moated site and associated manor house remains at Moat House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor (2.3 km), A medieval manorial complex comprising a twin moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 750m west of St Mary's Church (3.1 km), The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church (3.2 km).

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