Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and associated features, 320m west of Knapp Farm

Moated site and associated features, 320m west of Knapp Farm

England
List entry 1021150
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and associated features, 320m west of Knapp Farm, is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Dorset. The monument comprises a substantial moat enclosing an island platform, typical of high-status medieval domestic sites, and associated field systems visible as earthwork remains. The site dates to the medieval period, representing a significant example of a moated manor settlement, a settlement type that flourished in England from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat and surrounding features survive as archaeological earthworks that provide evidence of medieval land use and social hierarchy in the Dorset landscape.

Moated site and associated features, 320m west of Knapp Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021150. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and associated features, 320m west of Knapp Farm?

Moated site and associated features, 320m west of Knapp Farm, is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021150.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and associated features, 320m west of Knapp Farm?

Moated site and associated features, 320m west of Knapp 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 1021150.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and associated features, 320m west of Knapp Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm (8.9 km), Eggardon Hill disc barrow (8.9 km), Group of three round barrows on Eggardon Hill (9.1 km).

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