Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 90m south of Bendyshe Farm

Moated site 90m south of Bendyshe Farm

England
List entry 1019175
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 90m south of Bendyshe Farm is a medieval moated homestead located in Cambridgeshire. The site comprises a rectangular moat surrounding a central platform, a characteristic defensive and drainage feature of medieval rural settlement dating to the 12th–16th centuries. Such moated sites were commonly constructed by minor landholders and gentry throughout medieval England to protect their dwellings and demesne lands. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological monument documenting the pattern of dispersed settlement and land management in the medieval Cambridgeshire landscape.

Moated site 90m south of Bendyshe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019175. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 90m south of Bendyshe Farm?

Moated site 90m south of Bendyshe Farm is a medieval moated homestead located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019175.

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

Moated site 90m south of Bendyshe 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 1019175.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age ritual enclosure containing a Bronze Age barrow, and Roman cemetery (4.5 km), Settlement site by Caudle Corner Farm (5.4 km), Fleam Dyke (5.9 km).

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