Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm

Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm

England
List entry 1004655
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm is a medieval defensive and residential earthwork located in Cornwall. The monument consists of a substantial water-filled or water-retaining ditch enclosing a raised platform, a characteristic defensive feature of the medieval period in England. Such moated sites typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served as fortified residences for minor nobility or gentry, combining domestic and military functions. The earthwork remains visible as a significant archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the Cornish landscape.

Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004655. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm?

Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm is a medieval defensive and residential earthwork located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004655.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm?

Moated site 415m west of Binhamy 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 1004655.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort called Hilton Wood Castle (6.9 km), Round 310m south of Mill Farm (7 km), Bowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View (7.4 km).

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