Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site immediately north west of Moat Farm

Moated site immediately north west of Moat Farm

England
List entry 1016773
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site immediately north west of Moat Farm is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Buckinghamshire. The site consists of a substantial water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming a moat that would have surrounded a residential or manorial structure, a characteristic defensive feature of the medieval period. Such moated sites are typically dated to the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served to protect the dwelling and demesne of a landholding family of some status. The survival of the earthwork demonstrates the persistence of medieval settlement patterns in the Buckinghamshire landscape and contributes to understanding of the region's feudal organisation and domestic architecture.

Moated site immediately north west of Moat Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016773. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site immediately north west of Moat Farm?

Moated site immediately north west of Moat Farm is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016773.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site immediately north west of Moat Farm?

Moated site immediately north west of Moat 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 1016773.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site immediately north west of Moat Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Beacon Hill, 500m south of Ellesborough church (8 km), Pillow mound on Beacon Hill, 550m south of Ellesborough church (8.1 km), Cymbeline's Castle: a motte and bailey castle 550m south west of Ellesborough church (8.1 km).

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