Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat House moated site and fishponds, 150m north east of Rooks Grove

Moat House moated site and fishponds, 150m north east of Rooks Grove

England
List entry 1016672
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moat House moated site and fishponds is a medieval settlement monument located approximately 150 metres north-east of Rooks Grove in Huntingdonshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of medieval domestic and agricultural occupation, dating to the medieval period, with associated fishponds that served both practical and status functions characteristic of medieval manorial settlements. The survival of these earthwork features demonstrates the settlement patterns and land management practices of medieval Huntingdonshire, preserving evidence of habitation and the water management infrastructure that supported rural medieval communities.

Moat House moated site and fishponds, 150m north east of Rooks Grove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016672. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat House moated site and fishponds, 150m north east of Rooks Grove?

Moat House moated site and fishponds is a medieval settlement monument located approximately 150 metres north-east of Rooks Grove in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016672.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat House moated site and fishponds, 150m north east of Rooks Grove?

Moat House moated site and fishponds, 150m north east of Rooks Grove 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 1016672.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat House moated site and fishponds, 150m north east of Rooks Grove?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm (2.8 km), Roman barrow 450m south west of Stukeley Park (3.6 km), Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, 290m east of St Bartholomew's Church (3.7 km).

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