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Medieval moated site west of Vachery Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Surrey, England. The site comprises a substantial water-filled moat that represents a form of medieval domestic fortification characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. Moated sites of this type typically served as the defended residences of minor gentry and substantial landholders, affording both practical protection and a visible symbol of status within the medieval landscape. The survival of the moat structure at this location provides archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and defensive practices in the Surrey region.
Medieval moated site west of Vachery Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013038. View the official record →
Medieval moated site west of Vachery Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013038.
Medieval moated site west of Vachery 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 1013038.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site and associated pillow mound, Wildwood Copse (2.3 km), Ringwork in Broomhall Copse (2.5 km), Section of Stane Street 300yds (275m) in length in Roman Woods (6.1 km).
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