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Marston Magna moated site is a medieval residential earthwork located in Somerset, England. The monument comprises a moated enclosure surrounded by water-filled ditches, a defensive and status-conscious feature characteristic of elite settlement in the medieval period. Associated with the site are additional earthworks including fishponds and field systems that reflect the agricultural economy and land management practices of the medieval manor. The site dates from the medieval period and represents the physical remains of a substantial domestic and manorial complex.
Marston Magna moated site and associated earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008250. View the official record →
Marston Magna moated site is a medieval residential earthwork located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008250.
Marston Magna moated site and associated earthworks 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 1008250.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman temporary camp at East Farm (6.8 km), Roman villa SE of East Farm (6.9 km), Sherborne Abbey, remains of (7 km).
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