Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Moat Farm

Moated site at Moat Farm

England
List entry 1017242
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Moat Farm is a medieval settlement earthwork situated in Worcestershire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive or status-indicating water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform, which represents a common form of elite or manorial settlement in medieval England. Such moated sites were particularly prevalent during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, though occupation often extended beyond these dates. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological record of medieval land organisation and settlement patterns in the region.

Moated site at Moat Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Moat Farm?

Moated site at Moat Farm is a medieval settlement earthwork situated in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017242.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Moat Farm?

Moated site at Moat 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 1017242.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval village (2.8 km), Moated site 150m north east of Inkberrow Church (3.3 km), Moated site at Huddington Court (4.1 km).

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