Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Church Panel

Moated site at Church Panel

England
List entry 1009591
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site at Church Panel is a medieval defensive and residential earthwork located in Bedfordshire. The monument comprises a substantial moat surrounding what would have been a domestic or manorial enclosure, a characteristic feature of high-status settlement during the medieval period. Such moated sites typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, representing the residential centres of minor landholders, gentry, or ecclesiastical establishments. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature and contributes to understanding the pattern of medieval settlement and land use in the county.

Moated site at Church Panel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009591. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Church Panel?

The moated site at Church Panel is a medieval defensive and residential earthwork located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009591.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Church Panel?

Moated site at Church Panel 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 1009591.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Church Panel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and associated enclosure at Rectory Farm (3.8 km), Anglo-Saxon settlement, and probable prehistoric ring ditches, west of Pirton village (4.1 km), Bowl barrow at Knocking Knoll, 640m E of Pegsdon Common Farm (4.2 km).

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