Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated bishops' palace at Manor Farm

Moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm

England
List entry 1019547
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm is a medieval ecclesiastical residence located in Cambridgeshire, England. The site comprises earthwork remains of a moated enclosure that formerly contained a palace belonging to the bishops of Ely, reflecting the considerable landholdings and administrative infrastructure maintained by the medieval church in the region. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the physical evidence of episcopal authority and domestic arrangements typical of high-status church properties. The survival of the moat as an earthwork demonstrates the scale and defensive character of such elite medieval residences.

Moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019547. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm?

The moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm is a medieval ecclesiastical residence located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019547.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm?

Moated bishops' palace at Manor 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 1019547.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated bishops' palace at Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement near Honeybridge (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 250m south of Honey Farm (3.5 km), Bowl barrow 580m east of Mount Pleasant Bridge (3.5 km).

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