Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site, north of Oakdale Farm

Medieval moated site, north of Oakdale Farm

England
List entry 1012782
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval moated site north of Oakdale Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Surrey, consisting of the earthwork remains of a residential enclosure surrounded by a water-filled or water-retaining ditch. Moated sites of this type were characteristic defensive and prestigious residences of the medieval period, typically dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, and served both practical and symbolic functions within the feudal landscape. The monument preserves important archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic life in the Surrey region, with the surviving earthworks indicating the scale and character of the original moated enclosure.

Medieval moated site, north of Oakdale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012782. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site, north of Oakdale Farm?

The Medieval moated site north of Oakdale Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Surrey, consisting of the earthwork remains of a residential enclosure surrounded by a water-filled or water-retaining ditch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012782.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site, north of Oakdale Farm?

Medieval moated site, north of Oakdale 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 1012782.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site, north of Oakdale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 200m west of Graylands Copse (4 km), The 'Castle' moated site, 500m ESE of Hawkesbourne Farm (5.4 km), Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm (5.5 km).

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