Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site and adjoining fishpond, Moat Farm

Medieval moated site and adjoining fishpond, Moat Farm

England
List entry 1012916
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moat Farm in Sussex is a medieval moated site with an adjoining fishpond, representing a common form of aristocratic or manorial settlement dating from the medieval period. The moat itself survives as a substantial earthwork feature, enclosing the residential platform which would have supported domestic buildings of the period. The associated fishpond demonstrates the economic management practices of medieval landholding, providing both sustenance and a source of status for the occupants. The site remains an important archaeological monument preserving evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in Sussex.

Medieval moated site and adjoining fishpond, Moat Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012916. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site and adjoining fishpond, Moat Farm?

Moat Farm in Sussex is a medieval moated site with an adjoining fishpond, representing a common form of aristocratic or manorial settlement dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012916.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site and adjoining fishpond, Moat Farm?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site and adjoining fishpond, Moat Farm?

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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