Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMalting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks, Ridgmont

Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks, Ridgmont

England
List entry 1012698
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument located near Ridgmont in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a medieval moated homestead with an outer enclosure, representing a settlement pattern characteristic of the medieval period, likely dating from the twelfth to sixteenth century. The moat itself survives as a substantial earthwork, defining a residential precinct typical of minor manorial or high-status peasant occupation during the medieval period. Associated ridge and furrow cultivation earthworks in the surrounding landscape indicate the agricultural context of the settlement and contribute to understanding medieval land use and settlement hierarchy in the region.

Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks, Ridgmont is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012698. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks, Ridgmont?

Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument located near Ridgmont in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012698.

Who is responsible for protecting Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks, Ridgmont?

Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks, Ridgmont 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 1012698.

What other scheduled monuments are near Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks, Ridgmont?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Saints Church, Segenhoe (0.5 km), Moated site at Wake's End (1.4 km), The Mount: a motte and bailey castle (4.4 km).

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