Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Manor Farm

Moated site at Manor Farm

England
List entry 1019638
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 site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a common feature of medieval manorial settlements dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, which served both defensive and status-conferring purposes. The moat survives as a water-filled or partially water-filled ditch surrounding the former manorial dwelling, representing a characteristic example of medieval settlement hierarchy in the English countryside. Such moated sites are particularly numerous in East Anglia and provide archaeological evidence of the organisation and prosperity of medieval rural communities.

Moated site at Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019638. 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 1019638.

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 1019638.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Pond Farm (0.4 km), Moated site at Pastures Farm (1.9 km), Croxton deserted medieval village and 16th-17th century garden remains (2.2 km).

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