Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor Farm

Medieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor Farm

England
List entry 1012785
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Guildford Park Manor at Manor Farm is a medieval moated site located in Surrey, England. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat that enclosed the residential and domestic core of a manorial settlement, typical of medieval aristocratic and gentry landholding in the region. Dating from the medieval period, the site represents the physical remains of a moated manor house complex that would have served as both residence and administrative centre for its local estate. The moat itself survives as an earthwork feature, providing evidence of the water-defence and status-symbol functions characteristic of medieval moated sites in southern England.

Medieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012785. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor Farm?

Guildford Park Manor at Manor Farm is a medieval moated site located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012785.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor Farm?

Medieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor 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 1012785.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Frowsbury Mound: a bowl barrow 70m south of Clear Barn (3.4 km), Eashing Bridge, Lower Eashing (5.9 km), Anglo-Saxon fortified centre at Eashing (5.9 km).

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