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Moated site at Pastures Farm is a medieval monument located in Cambridgeshire. The site comprises a substantial moat, which represents a form of domestic fortification and status symbol typical of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites were commonly constructed around the homesteads of prosperous landholders and minor nobility throughout England, serving both defensive and prestige functions. The survival of the earthwork at Pastures Farm contributes to the archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the East Anglian landscape.
Moated site at Pastures Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019177. View the official record →
Moated site at Pastures Farm is a medieval monument located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019177.
Moated site at Pastures 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 1019177.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caxton Moats: a medieval moated site and associated fishponds and warren, 750m north west of Caxton Hall (1.4 km), Moated site at Pond Farm (1.9 km), Moated site at Manor Farm (1.9 km).
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