Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Manor Farm

Moated site at Manor Farm

England
List entry 1012315
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Manor Farm is a medieval moated enclosure located in Gloucestershire. The monument consists of a substantial water-filled moat that once surrounded a manorial residence, representing a common form of aristocratic and gentry settlement defence and status display during the medieval period. The site dates to the medieval period, likely established between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, when such moated sites were characteristic features of the English landscape. The moat survives as a notable earthwork feature, preserving evidence of the medieval settlement hierarchy and land use patterns of the region.

Moated site at Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Manor Farm?

Moated site at Manor Farm is a medieval moated enclosure located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012315.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Manor Farm?

Moated site at Manor 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 1012315.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 200m west of St James' Church (1.1 km), The Mount moated site (3.2 km), Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (3.9 km).

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