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Moat Farm is a medieval moated site located in Sussex, England, comprising a substantial earthwork defence enclosing residential and domestic structures typical of high-status medieval settlement. The site includes an adjoining fishpond, a common feature of medieval manorial complexes that served both practical and prestigious functions. Dating to the medieval period, the moat and its associated features represent the physical remains of a significant local holding, with the earthwork itself surviving as a substantial topographical feature. The site demonstrates the characteristic layout of medieval aristocratic or gentry settlement, combining residential security with agricultural resource management through the provision of the fishpond.
Medieval moated site and adjoining fishpond, Moat Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012916. View the official record →
Moat Farm is a medieval moated site located in Sussex, England, comprising a substantial earthwork defence enclosing residential and domestic structures typical of high-status medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012916.
Medieval moated site and adjoining fishpond, Moat Farm 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 1012916.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Artillery castle and associated earthworks at Camber (5.8 km), Ferry Gate, Winchelsea (6.3 km), Barn and cellar in Rectory Lane (6.5 km).
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