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 earthwork located in Cambridgeshire. The site comprises a water-filled or formerly water-filled moat enclosing a domestic or manorial residence, a characteristic form of elite habitation dating to the medieval period. Such moated sites were common amongst the gentry and minor nobility throughout England from the twelfth century onwards, serving both practical defensive purposes and as visible statements of status and authority. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological monument and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England.

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 earthwork 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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