Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 300m north-east of Potterne Park Farm

Moated site 300m north-east of Potterne Park Farm

England
List entry 1012152
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 300m north-east of Potterne Park Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a form of defensive or prestigious domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically consisted of a central platform surrounded by water-filled ditches, often serving as the focal point of a manorial holding or the residence of a minor landowner. The earthworks survive as landscape features and represent an important record of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the English countryside.

Moated site 300m north-east of Potterne Park Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 300m north-east of Potterne Park Farm?

Moated site 300m north-east of Potterne Park Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012152.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 300m north-east of Potterne Park Farm?

Moated site 300m north-east of Potterne Park Farm 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 1012152.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 300m north-east of Potterne Park Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Field system on West Lavington Down (8.5 km), Field system and settlement north of Chapperton Down (9.1 km), Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape (9.3 km).

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