Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site, Cudworth Manor

Medieval moated site, Cudworth Manor

England
List entry 1012789
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cudworth Manor is a medieval moated site located in Surrey, England. The moat, which survives as a substantial earthwork, represents the defensive and prestigious water feature typical of high-status medieval domestic settlements from the 12th to 16th centuries. The site reflects the importance of water management and architectural display in medieval manor house design, when moats served both practical and symbolic functions for landholding families. The surviving earthworks provide evidence of settlement patterns and social hierarchy in medieval Surrey.

Medieval moated site, Cudworth Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012789. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site, Cudworth Manor?

Cudworth Manor is a medieval moated site located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012789.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site, Cudworth Manor?

Medieval moated site, Cudworth Manor 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 1012789.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site, Cudworth Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site at Ifield Court (4.9 km), Medieval moated site at Leigh Place (5.6 km), Anstiebury Camp: a large multivallate hillfort south-east of Crockers Farm (6.2 km).

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