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Moated site in Oak Grove, Coppingford is a medieval earthwork monument comprising a substantial rectangular moat surrounding a raised platform, characteristic of high-status domestic settlements of the 12th to 16th centuries. The site is situated in Huntingdonshire and represents the physical remains of a manorial or baronial residence, a common form of fortified settlement in medieval England. Such moated sites served both defensive and status-asserting functions, with the water-filled ditch providing protection whilst the raised interior platform accommodated timber or stone structures of considerable importance. The monument survives as a notable example of medieval settlement archaeology within the county, preserving evidence of the social hierarchy and land tenure patterns of its period.
Moated site in Oak Grove, Coppingford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011873. View the official record →
Moated site in Oak Grove, Coppingford is a medieval earthwork monument comprising a substantial rectangular moat surrounding a raised platform, characteristic of high-status domestic settlements of the 12th to 16th centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011873.
Moated site in Oak Grove, Coppingford 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 1011873.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Footbridge at W end of village (3.4 km), Duck Decoy site in Hermitage Wood (3.4 km), Alconbury Bridge (4.8 km).
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