Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated manorial complex immediately north west of Elm Tree Farm

Moated manorial complex immediately north west of Elm Tree Farm

England
List entry 1016920
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated manorial complex immediately north west of Elm Tree Farm is a medieval earthwork monument comprising a substantial moat and associated domestic enclosures dating from the medieval period. The site represents the physical remains of a manorial residence, with the moat serving as both a defensive and status-bearing feature typical of minor nobility and gentry settlements of the period. The earthwork survives as a visible landscape feature in Lincolnshire, preserving evidence of medieval settlement hierarchy and land organisation within the region. Such moated sites constitute important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and the organisation of manorial estates in the East Midlands.

Moated manorial complex immediately north west of Elm Tree Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016920. View the official record →

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What is Moated manorial complex immediately north west of Elm Tree Farm?

The moated manorial complex immediately north west of Elm Tree Farm is a medieval earthwork monument comprising a substantial moat and associated domestic enclosures dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016920.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated manorial complex immediately north west of Elm Tree Farm?

Moated manorial complex immediately north west of Elm Tree 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 1016920.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated manorial complex immediately north west of Elm Tree Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote at Elm Tree Farm (0.2 km), Cross in All Saints churchyard (0.5 km), Hermit Dam moated site (4.2 km).

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