Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 170m north east of Brook Farm

Moated site 170m north east of Brook Farm

England
List entry 1016973
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 170m north east of Brook Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic form of medieval settlement fortification comprising a water-filled ditch surrounding a residential or administrative structure, dating to the medieval period. Such moated sites were common among the minor gentry and successful peasant farmers during the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries, serving both defensive and status-displaying functions. The physical remains at this location preserve evidence of this settlement pattern, contributing to understanding of rural medieval land use and social hierarchy in the East Midlands.

Moated site 170m north east of Brook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016973. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 170m north east of Brook Farm?

Moated site 170m north east of Brook Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016973.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 170m north east of Brook Farm?

Moated site 170m north east of Brook 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 1016973.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 170m north east of Brook Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site (3.4 km), Ring Holt bowl barrow (4.5 km), Bowl barrow 800m north east of the Manor House (6 km).

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