Scheduled MonumentsEnglandManor Farm moated site

Manor Farm moated site

England
List entry 1016045
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Manor Farm moated site is a medieval residential enclosure located in Lincolnshire, England. The site comprises a moat defining the perimeter of a former manor house precinct, a common defensive and status-defining feature of medieval settlements of the 12th to 16th centuries. The moated enclosure represents the earthwork remains of a manorial residence, a settlement form characteristic of medieval England's landowning elite. Such sites provide important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval domestic organisation, social hierarchy, and land use patterns in the English countryside.

Manor Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016045. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Manor Farm moated site?

Manor Farm moated site is a medieval residential enclosure located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016045.

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 1016045.

What other scheduled monuments are near Manor Farm moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cock Hill, Saxon burial mound (2.3 km), Bratoft Hall moated site, 550m north of Manor Farm (2.5 km), Castle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm (3 km).

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