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 earthwork monument located in Cambridgeshire. The site comprises a substantial moat, a defensive water-filled ditch that enclosed a residential or administrative complex, typical of the high medieval period in England. Such moated sites were commonly constructed between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries and served landholding families of varying social status, from minor gentry to wealthy merchants. The survival of the moat at this location represents an important example of medieval settlement pattern and land management practice in the East Anglian 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 earthwork monument 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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