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Moated site at Fawns Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Northumberland. The monument consists of a moat surrounding a raised platform, a form of fortification characteristic of the medieval period, particularly common between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the fortified residences of minor nobility or prosperous landowners, combining domestic and defensive functions. The earthworks at Fawns Farm remain visible as landscape features, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the hierarchical organization of rural society in northern England.
Moated site at Fawns Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011105. View the official record →
Moated site at Fawns Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011105.
Moated site at Fawns 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 1011105.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval farmstead, 450m north east of Berry Hills (4.1 km), Capheaton tilery (4.3 km), Standing stone, 700m south west of Middleton South (4.6 km).
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