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The moated site in Bower Wood, located 560 metres south west of Bower Wood Cottages in Buckinghamshire, is a medieval monument consisting of a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a residential enclosure. The site dates to the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 16th centuries, representing a defensive or status-signifying domestic settlement typical of the era. The moat itself forms the primary archaeological feature, preserving evidence of the former residence that once occupied the enclosed platform. Such moated sites were common amongst the minor gentry and substantial landholders of medieval England, serving both practical and symbolic functions in the medieval settlement landscape.
Moated site in Bower Wood, 560m south west of Bower Wood Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017478. View the official record →
The moated site in Bower Wood, located 560 metres south west of Bower Wood Cottages in Buckinghamshire, is a medieval monument consisting of a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a residential enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017478.
Moated site in Bower Wood, 560m south west of Bower Wood Cottages 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 1017478.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Templars' site at Moat Farm, Hedgerley (2.3 km), Bowl barrow on Beaconsfield golf course, known as `The Mount' (2.4 km), Hartley Court moated site and enclosure (2.9 km).
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