Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 90m south of Barsey Farm

Moated site 90m south of Barsey Farm

England
List entry 1019878
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 90m south of Barsey Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire, England. The monument comprises a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming an enclosure, a characteristic feature of moated homesteads that were commonly constructed during the medieval period, particularly between the 12th and 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the domestic strongholds of gentry or prosperous farming families, offering a degree of protection and status within the rural landscape. The survival of the moat's physical structure provides archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and land use in medieval Cambridgeshire.

Moated site 90m south of Barsey Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019878. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 90m south of Barsey Farm?

Moated site 90m south of Barsey Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019878.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 90m south of Barsey Farm?

Moated site 90m south of Barsey 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 1019878.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 90m south of Barsey Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Helions moated site (4.2 km), Dovecote at Blois Farm (5.9 km), Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds (6.6 km).

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