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Kempston Hardwick moated site is a medieval defensive settlement located in Bedfordshire. The site consists of a substantial moated enclosure, a characteristic form of fortified residence that became widespread among the minor gentry and substantial landholders during the medieval period. The moat system, which would originally have been water-filled, served both defensive and status-affirming functions. The site dates from the medieval period and represents the settlement patterns and land management practices of medieval Bedfordshire.
Kempston Hardwick moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012312. View the official record →
Kempston Hardwick moated site is a medieval defensive settlement located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012312.
Kempston Hardwick 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 1012312.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures (6.2 km), Ampthill Castle: a medieval magnate's residence (6.2 km), Pump and signpost in Market Place (6.4 km).
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