Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and associated enclosure at Church Farm

Moated site and associated enclosure at Church Farm

England
List entry 1013181
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and associated enclosure at Church Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Berkshire. The monument comprises a moat surrounding a central platform, typical of high-status domestic sites of the medieval period, alongside additional enclosure features that suggest agricultural or administrative functions. Such moated sites were characteristic of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and often served as the fortified residences of minor nobility or prosperous gentry. The survival of both the moat and its associated earthworks provides evidence of the settlement pattern and land use of medieval Berkshire.

Moated site and associated enclosure at Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013181. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and associated enclosure at Church Farm?

Moated site and associated enclosure at Church Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013181.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and associated enclosure at Church Farm?

Moated site and associated enclosure at 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 1013181.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and associated enclosure at Church Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site north of the Moat House (1.6 km), Infirmary Stables, Arborfield (1.8 km), Bell barrow 160m north-west of Warren Lodge (1.9 km).

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