Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site, The Mounts, Pachesham Farm

Medieval moated site, The Mounts, Pachesham Farm

England
List entry 1012996
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Mounts, Pachesham Farm is a medieval moated site located in Surrey, England. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular moat surrounding an internal platform, a characteristic defensive feature of medieval domestic settlement dating to the medieval period. Such moated sites were common among the minor gentry and prosperous farming families of medieval England, serving both practical and status-bearing functions. The site represents an important record of medieval rural settlement patterns and land management in the Surrey weald region.

Medieval moated site, The Mounts, Pachesham Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012996. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site, The Mounts, Pachesham Farm?

The Mounts, Pachesham Farm is a medieval moated site located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012996.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site, The Mounts, Pachesham Farm?

Medieval moated site, The Mounts, Pachesham 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 1012996.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site, The Mounts, Pachesham Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Humble Chapel (5.9 km), Box Hill Fort: a London mobilisation centre (6.8 km), Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 250m north-west of Boxhurst (7.1 km).

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