Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCatworth moated manorial complex with associated ridge and furrow

Catworth moated manorial complex with associated ridge and furrow

England
List entry 1488940
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Catworth moated manorial complex is a medieval settlement site in Huntingdonshire comprising a moated enclosure and associated ridge and furrow earthworks. The moated feature, characteristic of medieval manorial organisation, served defensive and status functions typical of the 12th to 16th centuries. The surrounding ridge and furrow represents the arable field system that sustained the settlement and its dependent agricultural community. The site survives as an important example of the physical landscape of medieval rural settlement and land use in the East Midlands.

Catworth moated manorial complex with associated ridge and furrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1488940. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Catworth moated manorial complex with associated ridge and furrow?

Catworth moated manorial complex is a medieval settlement site in Huntingdonshire comprising a moated enclosure and associated ridge and furrow earthworks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1488940.

Who is responsible for protecting Catworth moated manorial complex with associated ridge and furrow?

Catworth moated manorial complex with associated ridge and furrow 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 1488940.

What other scheduled monuments are near Catworth moated manorial complex with associated ridge and furrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stow Cross (2.9 km), Earthworks SE of church (3.4 km), Spaldwick Bridge (3.7 km).

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