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Moated site at Edithmead is a medieval defensive settlement located in Somerset. The site comprises a substantial moat enclosing an irregular area, representing a form of domestic fortification characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated homesteads were typically occupied by families of moderate standing and served both practical and status functions, with the water-filled ditch providing protection and defining the boundary of the domestic precinct. The monument survives as an earthwork and contributes to understanding patterns of medieval settlement and land ownership in the Somerset landscape.
Moated site at Edithmead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006134. View the official record →
Moated site at Edithmead is a medieval defensive settlement located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006134.
Moated site at Edithmead 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 1006134.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brent Knoll hillfort and associated field system (2.2 km), Alstone lake settlement site (3 km), Duck decoy, 770m SSE of Gold Corner Bridge (8 km).
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