Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm

Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm

England
List entry 1019399
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Sneedham's Green is a medieval earthwork monument located in Gloucestershire. The site comprises a substantial moat, a defensive water-filled ditch that enclosed a residential enclosure, and represents a form of domestic fortification common in medieval England, particularly among the lesser gentry and prosperous yeomanry. Such moated sites typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, with many established during the high medieval period. The monument survives as an archaeological landscape feature that provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the region.

Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019399. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm?

Moated site at Sneedham's Green is a medieval earthwork monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019399.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm?

Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green 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 1019399.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (4 km), Painswick Roman villa (W of High Fold) (4.1 km), Dyke camp (5.8 km).

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