Scheduled MonumentsEnglandManor Farm moated site

Manor Farm moated site

England
List entry 1012360
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Manor Farm moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Bedfordshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a form of settlement defence and status display characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th century onwards. The moat survives as a substantial archaeological feature, defining the former extent of the manorial complex and providing evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in the county. Such moated sites are relatively common in the East Midlands and East Anglia, and Manor Farm represents an important example of this distinctive settlement type within the regional archaeological record.

Manor Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Manor Farm moated site?

Manor Farm moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Bedfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012360.

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 1012360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Manor Farm moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chicksands Priory and Orangery (6.7 km), Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm (6.8 km), Long barrow 350m south east of Bury Farm (6.9 km).

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