Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Moat House Farm

Moated site at Moat House Farm

England
List entry 1019178
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Moat House Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire. The site comprises a moat surrounding a raised platform or island, a characteristic feature of medieval fortified domestic settlements that flourished in England from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically served as the residences of minor gentry or substantial farmers, combining modest defensive capability with status demonstration during the medieval period. The earthwork survives as a documented archaeological monument reflecting patterns of rural settlement and landholding in medieval East Anglia.

Moated site at Moat House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Moat House Farm?

Moated site at Moat House Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019178.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Moat House Farm?

Moated site at Moat House 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 1019178.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Cobb's Wood (3.7 km), Bi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks (4.6 km), Moated complex 260m north west of Fryers Cottage (4.7 km).

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