Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green

Moated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green

England
List entry 1006946
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green, is a medieval monument consisting of a substantial water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch surrounding a residential enclosure. Such moated homesteads were a characteristic form of settlement and landholding in medieval England, particularly from the twelfth century onwards, and served both defensive and status-indicating functions for their occupants. The site's survival as an earthwork feature preserves evidence of the medieval landscape and settlement patterns of Buckinghamshire, contributing to understanding of rural medieval habitation in the county. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1006946.

Moated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006946. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green?

The moated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green, is a medieval monument consisting of a substantial water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch surrounding a residential enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006946.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green?

Moated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green 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 1006946.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort on Whelpley Hill (1.1 km), Marlin Chapel Farm moated site (3.5 km), Hawridge Court ringwork (3.9 km).

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