Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 200m south east of St Mary's Church

Moated site 200m south east of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1006889
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 200m south east of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire. The site consists of a moat, a water-filled ditch that once surrounded a residential or manorial dwelling, representing a common form of domestic fortification in medieval England. Dating to the medieval period, such moated sites were typically constructed between the 12th and 16th centuries and served to protect the inhabitants and their property whilst also demonstrating status and social standing. The survival of the earthwork provides archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the Cambridgeshire region.

Moated site 200m south east of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006889. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 200m south east of St Mary's Church?

Moated site 200m south east of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006889.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 200m south east of St Mary's Church?

Moated site 200m south east of St Mary'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 1006889.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 200m south east of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Therfield Heath (6.3 km), Two bowl barrows: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath (6.4 km), Bell barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath (6.4 km).

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