Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreat Lodge moated site, Higham Park

Great Lodge moated site, Higham Park

England
List entry 1012327
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Great Lodge moated site at Higham Park is a medieval moated enclosure situated in Northamptonshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former domestic platform, typical of high-status medieval settlement patterns from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites are commonly associated with manorial centres and the residences of minor gentry or substantial landholders during the medieval period. The earthwork survives as a distinctive topographical feature and represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology in the county.

Great Lodge moated site, Higham Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012327. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Great Lodge moated site, Higham Park?

Great Lodge moated site at Higham Park is a medieval moated enclosure situated in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012327.

Who is responsible for protecting Great Lodge moated site, Higham Park?

Great Lodge moated site, Higham Park 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 1012327.

What other scheduled monuments are near Great Lodge moated site, Higham Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Castle Close (4.7 km), Wold Farm moated enclosure, Odell (5.7 km), Moated site with garden earthworks at Bletsoe Castle (7.3 km).

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