Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat House moated site

Moat House moated site

England
List entry 1019174
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moat House is a moated site located in Cambridgeshire, England, dating to the medieval period. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a moat, a water-filled defensive ditch that once surrounded a residential dwelling, typical of high-status medieval settlement patterns from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites were common features of the English landscape during the medieval period, serving both defensive and status-signifying functions for their occupants. The survival of the moat's earthwork form provides archaeological evidence of medieval domestic settlement and land use in the region.

Moat House moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat House moated site?

Moat House is a moated site located in Cambridgeshire, England, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019174.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat House moated site?

Moat House 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 1019174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat House moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site 160m north east of The Hall (2.7 km), Moated site at Yen Hall Farm (3 km), Moat NW of village (4.8 km).

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