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Moated site at Hinton Farm is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Somerset. The site comprises a substantial water-filled moat surrounding an interior platform, a characteristic form of high-status settlement that became widespread among the minor gentry and prosperous landholders during the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat served both practical and symbolic functions, providing water supply and defence whilst also demonstrating the status and territorial claims of its occupants. Such sites represent an important phase of medieval settlement hierarchy between the major castles and ordinary agricultural communities, offering archaeological evidence of local medieval social organisation and land use.
Moated site at Hinton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014710. View the official record →
Moated site at Hinton Farm is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014710.
Moated site at Hinton 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 1014710.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Mudford medieval settlement, 500m south west of West Mudford Farm (1.1 km), Roman temporary camp at East Farm (5.2 km), Roman settlement remains immediately south of Westland Road (5.5 km).
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