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Moated site at Hinton Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork situated in Somerset, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former location of a manor house or fortified dwelling, typical of medieval aristocratic and manorial settlements from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites served both defensive and status-indicating functions within the feudal landscape, providing protection against casual raiding whilst demonstrating the occupant's elevated social standing. The earthwork remains visible as a significant archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic fortification in the West Country.
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 earthwork situated in Somerset, England. 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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