Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 750m north west of Dairy Farm

Moated site 750m north west of Dairy Farm

England
List entry 1016051
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 750m north west of Dairy Farm is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Nottinghamshire. The monument comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a form of defensive or prestige residential feature common in medieval England from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically enclosed a manor house or substantial dwelling within a water-filled ditch, and often served both practical and status-bearing functions within the medieval landscape. This particular example remains visible as earthworks and represents an important record of local medieval settlement patterns and land use in the county.

Moated site 750m north west of Dairy Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016051. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 750m north west of Dairy Farm?

Moated site 750m north west of Dairy Farm is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016051.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 750m north west of Dairy Farm?

Moated site 750m north west of Dairy 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 1016051.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 750m north west of Dairy Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Queen's Sconce (1.5 km), Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross (1.6 km), Hawton moated site, fishpond, Civil War redoubt and ridge and furrow (3.3 km).

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