Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site, Albury Farm, Merstham

Medieval moated site, Albury Farm, Merstham

England
List entry 1015977
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval moated site, Albury Farm, Merstham is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of the earthwork remains of a medieval moat that survives as a substantial rectangular feature in the landscape. The site dates to the medieval period, when such moated enclosures were constructed as defensive and status-bearing features by landholders across southern England. The moat at Albury Farm comprises a water-filled or water-retaining ditch that originally surrounded a residential platform, typical of moated sites that achieved particular prominence during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The survival of the earthwork demonstrates the enduring physical legacy of medieval settlement patterns in this part of Surrey.

Medieval moated site, Albury Farm, Merstham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015977. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site, Albury Farm, Merstham?

Medieval moated site, Albury Farm, Merstham is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of the earthwork remains of a medieval moat that survives as a substantial rectangular feature in the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015977.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site, Albury Farm, Merstham?

Medieval moated site, Albury Farm, Merstham 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 1015977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site, Albury Farm, Merstham?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bletchingley castle (ringwork and bailey) (3.6 km), Reigate Castle (4.7 km), Bowl barrow on Earlswood Common 20m south of Pendleton Road (4.8 km).

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