Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 170m south west of Tyrell's Hall

Moated site 170m south west of Tyrell's Hall

England
List entry 1019182
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 170m south west of Tyrell's Hall is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Cambridgeshire. The monument consists of a moat, a water-filled ditch that once surrounded a residential or manorial dwelling, typical of high-status settlements in medieval England. Such moated sites were commonly constructed from the 12th century onwards, serving both defensive and status-indicating functions for landholding families. The site remains visible as an earthwork feature and contributes to the archaeological understanding of medieval settlement patterns in the East Anglian landscape.

Moated site 170m south west of Tyrell's Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 170m south west of Tyrell's Hall?

Moated site 170m south west of Tyrell's Hall is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019182.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 170m south west of Tyrell's Hall?

Moated site 170m south west of Tyrell's Hall 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 1019182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 170m south west of Tyrell's Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Springfield style enclosure, three bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Whiteley Hill (8.6 km), Earl's Hill bowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath (8.7 km), Two bowl barrows: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath (8.8 km).

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