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 enclosure situated in Buckinghamshire. The site consists of a moat, a water-filled ditch that once surrounded a residential or administrative structure, typical of the medieval period when such fortifications were common amongst the gentry and minor nobility. The moat represents a modest form of medieval settlement defence, with the water barrier serving both practical and status-affirming functions. Such sites are characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries, though this example's precise dating and original function remain determined by its archaeological record and historical context within the local landscape.

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 enclosure situated 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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