Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 170m east of St Mary's Church

Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1018393
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork situated in Huntingdonshire. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval settlements dating from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically enclosed domestic or manorial buildings and served both defensive and status-signalling functions within the medieval landscape. The site's proximity to the parish church indicates its probable association with local landholding families of medieval Huntingdonshire.

Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018393. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church?

Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork situated in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018393.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church?

Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church 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 1018393.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntingdon Bridge (0.8 km), Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork (1 km), Earthwork on Mill Common (1.5 km).

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