Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Manor Farm

Moated site at Manor Farm

England
List entry 1017344
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site at Manor Farm is a medieval manorial enclosure located in Worcestershire. The monument comprises a substantial moat surrounding the former house platform, representing a defensive and status-affirming earthwork typical of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites were common amongst minor nobility and prosperous landowners throughout the English Midlands, serving both practical and symbolic functions as markers of social rank and territorial control. The survival of the earthwork at Manor Farm provides archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management practices in the region.

Moated site at Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017344. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Manor Farm?

The moated site at Manor Farm is a medieval manorial enclosure located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017344.

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 1017344.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross north of St Mary's Church (3.3 km), Ripple village cross (3.4 km), Uckinghall cross (3.4 km).

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