Scheduled MonumentsEnglandJohn o'Gaunt's House: a motte castle and moated site 300m NE of Haygate Farm

John o'Gaunt's House: a motte castle and moated site 300m NE of Haygate Farm

England
List entry 1010865
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

John o'Gaunt's House is a motte castle and moated site located approximately 300 metres north-east of Haygate Farm in Cambridgeshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and comprises an earthwork mound typical of Norman castle construction, surrounded by a moat system that served defensive purposes. The site represents a significant example of the fortified residences built during the medieval period in eastern England, though the specific dating and phases of occupation remain subjects of archaeological study. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the statutory protection afforded to sites of national importance.

John o'Gaunt's House: a motte castle and moated site 300m NE of Haygate Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010865. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is John o'Gaunt's House: a motte castle and moated site 300m NE of Haygate Farm?

John o'Gaunt's House is a motte castle and moated site located approximately 300 metres north-east of Haygate Farm in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010865.

Who is responsible for protecting John o'Gaunt's House: a motte castle and moated site 300m NE of Haygate Farm?

John o'Gaunt's House: a motte castle and moated site 300m NE of Haygate 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 1010865.

What other scheduled monuments are near John o'Gaunt's House: a motte castle and moated site 300m NE of Haygate Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks 100m south of Tuthill Farm (7.9 km), Highley Hill bowl barrow (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 550m north east of Slip End Farm (8.3 km).

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