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Moat Farm moated site is a medieval defensive or status-bearing enclosure located in Lancashire, England. The site comprises a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform, a form of fortification and high-status residence common among the minor nobility and gentry of medieval England, particularly from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Moated sites of this type typically served both defensive and residential functions, though many were constructed more as symbols of social standing than as serious military strongholds. The site remains a significant archaeological monument documenting the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval Lancashire.
Moat Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013820. View the official record →
Moat Farm moated site is a medieval defensive or status-bearing enclosure located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013820.
Moat Farm moated site 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 1013820.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat Hill, motte and bailey castle and earlier ringwork (0.2 km), Lime kiln and associated lime shed 680m south east of Scales Green Farm (1.8 km), Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm (2 km).
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