Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDuncote Farm moated site

Duncote Farm moated site

England
List entry 1011435
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Duncote Farm moated site is a medieval enclosed farmstead located in Derbyshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic defensive or status-conferring earthwork of the medieval period, which would have surrounded a residential and agricultural complex. Moated sites of this type were established from the twelfth century onwards and remained in use through the later medieval period, serving both as practical water sources and as visible markers of social standing. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and rural social organisation in the East Midlands.

Duncote Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011435. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Duncote Farm moated site?

Duncote Farm moated site is a medieval enclosed farmstead located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011435.

Who is responsible for protecting Duncote Farm moated site?

Duncote Farm moated site 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 1011435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Duncote Farm moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement and open field system immediately north of Old Hall (2.4 km), Hulland Old Hall moat, enclosure, chapel site and four fishponds. (2.9 km), Atlow moated site, enclosures and causeway (3.9 km).

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