Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Foxley Green Farm

Moated site at Foxley Green Farm

England
List entry 1013186
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Foxley Green Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Berkshire. The monument consists of a moat, a water-filled ditch that once enclosed a residential or manorial complex, representing a common form of high-status settlement protection during the medieval period. Such moated sites were typically occupied between the 12th and 16th centuries, though many were established earlier and some remained in use longer. The earthwork at Foxley Green Farm survives as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the Berkshire landscape.

Moated site at Foxley Green Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013186. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Foxley Green Farm?

Moated site at Foxley Green Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013186.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Foxley Green Farm?

Moated site at Foxley Green 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 1013186.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Foxley Green Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick (2.3 km), Moated site at Smewin's Farm (3.4 km), Moated site at Foliejon Park (3.5 km).

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