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Moated site at Wake's End is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a moat of substantial proportions that once surrounded a domestic dwelling, representing a form of settlement fortification common among the English gentry and minor nobility from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated homesteads served both practical defensive purposes and as markers of social status, protecting inhabitants and their livestock whilst demonstrating the occupier's authority over the surrounding landscape. The archaeological remains at Wake's End preserve evidence of this medieval settlement pattern, though the specific date of establishment and period of occupation would require further detailed investigation to determine with precision.
Moated site at Wake's End is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012364. View the official record →
Moated site at Wake's End is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012364.
Moated site at Wake's End 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 1012364.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks, Ridgmont (1.4 km), All Saints Church, Segenhoe (1.6 km), The Mount: a motte and bailey castle (3.4 km).
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