Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Manor Farm

Moated site at Manor Farm

England
List entry 1019180
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Manor Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire. The monument comprises a substantial moat surrounding the site of a former manorial residence, typical of the feudal landholding patterns established during the medieval period. Such moated sites were particularly common in eastern England from the 12th century onwards, serving both practical and symbolic functions within the agrarian economy. The earthwork survives as a landscape feature demonstrating the settlement hierarchy and land management practices of medieval rural society.

Moated site at Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019180. 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 defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019180.

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 1019180.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wormwood Hill tumulus (4.8 km), Causewayed enclosure and bowl barrow at Little Trees Hill (4.9 km), Long barrow and enclosure 870m ENE of Copley Hill Farm (5.3 km).

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