Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 130m north east of Manor Farm

Moated site 130m north east of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1021081
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 130m north east of Manor Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Huntingdonshire, England. The site consists of a water-filled or water-retaining ditch forming an enclosure characteristic of moated homesteads, which were common features of the medieval English landscape from the 12th century onwards. Such moated sites typically surrounded the dwellings and associated farm buildings of minor gentry or prosperous peasant farmers, serving both defensive and status-defining functions. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under reference 1021081.

Moated site 130m north east of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 130m north east of Manor Farm?

Moated site 130m north east of Manor Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Huntingdonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021081.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 130m north east of Manor Farm?

Moated site 130m north east of 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 1021081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 130m north east of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge (5.5 km), 'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm (5.7 km), Medieval magnate's moated residence (the Bishop of Ely's Palace) with fishponds and a later moated site, south of Somersham (5.8 km).

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