Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Tardebigge Farm

Moated site at Tardebigge Farm

England
List entry 1017808
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Tardebigge Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Worcestershire. The site consists of a substantial moat, a characteristic defensive feature of medieval manorial settlements dating from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated enclosures typically surrounded the residence and associated buildings of minor landholders and formed part of the settlement pattern of the English countryside during the medieval period. The earthwork survives as an important archaeological monument demonstrating the medieval organisation of rural estates and settlement hierarchy in the West Midlands.

Moated site at Tardebigge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017808. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Tardebigge Farm?

Moated site at Tardebigge Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017808.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Tardebigge Farm?

Moated site at Tardebigge 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 1017808.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Banquetting Orchard moated site, 650m north west of Bentley village hall (1.6 km), Standing cross at the junction of School Road and Astwood Lane (4 km), Icehouse and ponds at Hanbury Hall (5.1 km).

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