Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBruce's Castle: moated site immediately east of Bruce's Castle Farm

Bruce's Castle: moated site immediately east of Bruce's Castle Farm

England
List entry 1017844
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bruce's Castle is a moated site located immediately east of Bruce's Castle Farm in Huntingdonshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat that once surrounded a now-levelled domestic platform, representing a form of medieval settlement fortification typical of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites were characteristic of the period and served both defensive and status-displaying functions for their occupants. The site's name suggests a possible association with the Bruce family, though the specific historical narrative of this particular moated enclosure remains obscure in the archaeological record.

Bruce's Castle: moated site immediately east of Bruce's Castle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017844. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bruce's Castle: moated site immediately east of Bruce's Castle Farm?

Bruce's Castle is a moated site located immediately east of Bruce's Castle Farm in Huntingdonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017844.

Who is responsible for protecting Bruce's Castle: moated site immediately east of Bruce's Castle Farm?

Bruce's Castle: moated site immediately east of Bruce's Castle Farm 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 1017844.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bruce's Castle: moated site immediately east of Bruce's Castle Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Oak Grove, Coppingford (4.4 km), Monk's Hole barrow, 630m NNE of Monk's Wood Farm (4.7 km), Moated site at Coppingford (4.9 km).

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