Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 580m south west of Church Farm

Moated site 580m south west of Church Farm

England
List entry 1018425
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 580m south west of Church Farm is a medieval defensive and residential earthwork located in Oxfordshire. The monument comprises a water-filled or formerly water-filled moat enclosing an approximately square or rectangular platform, a common form of aristocratic or manorial settlement in medieval England. Such moated sites were typically constructed between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, serving both as status symbols and practical fortifications for landholding families. The site's survival as an earthwork monument demonstrates the enduring archaeological value of medieval domestic settlements in the English countryside.

Moated site 580m south west of Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018425. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 580m south west of Church Farm?

Moated site 580m south west of Church Farm is a medieval defensive and residential earthwork located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018425.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 580m south west of Church Farm?

Moated site 580m south west of Church 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 1018425.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 580m south west of Church Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site of Holton House and its associated ice house (0.3 km), Thomley deserted medieval village (4.2 km), Garsington village cross (4.3 km).

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