Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore Farm

Moated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore Farm

England
List entry 1009162
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

This moated site, located approximately 150 metres south-east of Cranmore Farm near Gloucestershire, is a medieval settlement remains comprising a substantial rectangular moat with associated ponds and earthwork features. The monument dates to the medieval period, with the moated enclosure representing a typical form of high-status residential settlement common in England during the later medieval centuries. The site's layout, including the defined moat system and attendant water features, suggests careful planning of both domestic and agricultural functions, characteristic of manorial or gentry-level occupation. The earthworks remain visible as significant topographic features in the landscape, preserving evidence of the settlement's layout and the engineering involved in its construction and maintenance.

Moated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009162. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore Farm?

This moated site, located approximately 150 metres south-east of Cranmore Farm near Gloucestershire, is a medieval settlement remains comprising a substantial rectangular moat with associated ponds and earthwork features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009162.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore Farm?

Moated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore 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 1009162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 100m north east of Bowldown Wood (3.6 km), Bowl barrow 400m NNE of Tanner's Clump (5.2 km), West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School (5.6 km).

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