Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site and associated pillow mound, Wildwood Copse

Medieval moated site and associated pillow mound, Wildwood Copse

England
List entry 1013034
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wildwood Copse is a medieval moated site with an associated pillow mound located in Surrey, England. The moated enclosure represents a form of residential settlement characteristic of the medieval period, when such water-filled ditches served both defensive and status-signifying functions for the inhabitants. The adjacent pillow mound, a distinctive ridge-like earthwork, likely dates to the same period and may have served as a rabbit warren or similar productive landuse feature. Together, these monuments provide evidence of medieval land management and settlement patterns in the Surrey landscape.

Medieval moated site and associated pillow mound, Wildwood Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013034. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site and associated pillow mound, Wildwood Copse?

Wildwood Copse is a medieval moated site with an associated pillow mound located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013034.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site and associated pillow mound, Wildwood Copse?

Medieval moated site and associated pillow mound, Wildwood Copse 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 1013034.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site and associated pillow mound, Wildwood Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site west of Vachery Farm (2.3 km), Ringwork in Broomhall Copse (2.8 km), Drungewick Manor moated site (4.7 km).

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