Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm

Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm

England
List entry 1013353
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm is a medieval monument situated in Wiltshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform that typically housed a residential dwelling, accompanied by an outer earthwork boundary that suggests a more extensive medieval settlement or manorial complex. Such moated sites were characteristic features of medieval English landscapes, particularly common during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, and often indicate the presence of a manorial holding or substantial farmstead. The preservation of the earthwork features allows for the study of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the locality.

Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013353. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm?

Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm is a medieval monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013353.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm?

Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth 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 1013353.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork on Paven Hill (3.9 km), Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard (5 km), Ringsbury Camp hillfort (5.2 km).

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