Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 180m south west of St James's Church

Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church

England
List entry 1018760
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a common form of fortified residence dating to the medieval period, typically constructed between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites served as the domestic strongholds of minor gentry and lesser nobility, combining residential and defensive functions through the use of water-filled ditches surrounding the main habitation area. The survival of the earthwork demonstrates the historical settlement pattern of the region and provides archaeological evidence of medieval land use and social hierarchy in the English countryside.

Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018760. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church?

Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018760.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church?

Moated site 180m south west of St James'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 1018760.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow and pond barrow on Bacombe Hill (8.4 km), Bowl barrow on Bacombe Hill (8.4 km), Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church (8.7 km).

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