Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House

Moated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House

England
List entry 1014600
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House is a medieval moated homestead located in Buckinghamshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding an inner platform, a form of domestic enclosure typical of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat itself would have served both defensive and practical purposes, providing water supply and acting as a boundary to the residential precinct. Such sites represent the settlement patterns of the medieval gentry and lesser nobility who established fortified domestic residences across the English countryside during this period.

Moated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014600. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House?

Moated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House is a medieval moated homestead located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014600.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House?

Moated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House 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 1014600.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Castle, a moated site at Oaken Corner in Wendover Woods (1.2 km), Moated site and enclosures at Redding Wick (1.8 km), Moated site immediately north west of Little Pednor Farm (3 km).

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