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Moat Farm moated enclosure is a medieval settlement site located in Bedfordshire, comprising a moated enclosure and associated earthwork remains. The moat itself represents a common form of manorial or substantial farmstead defence and status symbol dating to the medieval period, likely constructed during the 12th to 14th centuries, though occupation may have extended into later periods. The site includes ancillary earthworks indicative of a functioning medieval settlement, with features suggesting domestic and possibly agricultural activities surrounding the central moated platform. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of medieval rural settlement patterns and the physical organisation of a medieval estate holding in the English Midlands.
Moat Farm moated enclosure and associated settlement earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010112. View the official record →
Moat Farm moated enclosure is a medieval settlement site located in Bedfordshire, comprising a moated enclosure and associated earthwork remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010112.
Moat Farm moated enclosure and associated settlement earthworks 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 1010112.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough (3.6 km), Ampthill Castle: a medieval magnate's residence (4.3 km), Houghton House: a 17th century mansion and associated courtyard and formal garden remains (4.9 km).
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