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Moated site at Wake's End is a medieval defensive settlement located in Bedfordshire, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure typical of the 12th to 16th centuries, when such earthwork defences were constructed by minor landowners and gentry to fortify their residences and demesnes. The moat, which survives as a prominent landscape feature, would have provided both practical protection and visual demonstration of status. The monument represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology and domestic fortification in the East Midlands region.
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 settlement located in Bedfordshire, England. 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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