Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated manor house site, Spargrove Farm

Moated manor house site, Spargrove Farm

England
List entry 1006151
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated Manor House Site, Spargrove Farm is a medieval moated site located in Somerset. The monument comprises a rectangular moat that formerly enclosed a manor house, representing a common form of domestic fortification among the English gentry and minor nobility during the medieval period. The site dates to the medieval era, when such moated enclosures served both defensive and status-related functions, surrounding the principal residence and associated structures. The earthworks remain visible as a landscape feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement and manorial organisation within the county.

Moated manor house site, Spargrove Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006151. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated manor house site, Spargrove Farm?

Moated Manor House Site, Spargrove Farm is a medieval moated site located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006151.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated manor house site, Spargrove Farm?

Moated manor house site, Spargrove 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 1006151.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated manor house site, Spargrove Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort at Fox Covert, 550m north east of Lamyatt Lodge (1.3 km), Roman building at Lamyatt Beacon, Creech Hill (1.7 km), Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church (2.2 km).

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