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Moated site at Ruxox Farm is a medieval defensive settlement located in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding the residential and domestic structures of what was likely a manorial holding, representing a common form of settlement fortification in medieval England. Dating to the medieval period, such moated sites typically indicate the status and territorial control of their occupants, though this particular example has not been subject to extensive archaeological excavation that would establish more precise chronological parameters. The earthwork survives as a significant topographical feature documenting patterns of medieval settlement and land use in the county.
Moated site at Ruxox Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007780. View the official record →
Moated site at Ruxox Farm is a medieval defensive settlement located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007780.
Moated site at Ruxox 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 1007780.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds south east of Westoning Manor (4 km), Moated site at Faldo Farm (4.8 km), Wood End moated site, Tingrith (4.9 km).
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