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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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore Farm is a medieval residential monument located in Gloucestershire. The site comprises a moated enclosure with associated pond systems and earthwork features typical of high-status medieval settlement, likely dating to the medieval period. The moat would have served both defensive and status-asserting functions, whilst the associated ponds suggest management of water resources for domestic and agricultural purposes. Such moated sites are characteristic of the medieval gentry and prosperous landholding class during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries.

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?

Moated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore Farm is a medieval residential monument located in Gloucestershire. 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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