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Moated site at Coppingford is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Huntingdonshire, England. The site comprises a moat enclosing a raised platform that would have supported a domestic or manorial residence, typical of high-status settlement in the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites were prevalent throughout the East Midlands during this period, serving both protective and status-defining functions for their inhabitants. The earthwork remains visible as a topographical feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.
Moated site at Coppingford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006819. View the official record →
Moated site at Coppingford is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Huntingdonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006819.
Moated site at Coppingford 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 1006819.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hamerton Bridge (2.7 km), Footbridge at W end of village (3.3 km), Duck Decoy site in Hermitage Wood (4 km).
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