Scheduled MonumentsEnglandManor Farm moated site

Manor Farm moated site

England
List entry 1007816
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Manor Farm moated site is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The site comprises a moat, a water-filled defensive ditch that once surrounded a residential or manorial structure, dating to the medieval period. Moated sites of this type were characteristic features of medieval rural settlement in England, serving both defensive and status-conscious purposes for their occupants. The monument represents an important surviving example of medieval domestic and agricultural organisation in the East Midlands landscape.

Manor Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007816. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Manor Farm moated site?

Manor Farm moated site is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007816.

Who is responsible for protecting Manor Farm moated site?

Manor 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 1007816.

What other scheduled monuments are near Manor Farm moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and associated earthworks at Baysgarth Farm (1.3 km), North Garth moated site and associated enclosures (2.1 km), Manor Farm moated site (2.5 km).

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