Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site in Pegsdon Belt

Moated site in Pegsdon Belt

England
List entry 1009587
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site in Pegsdon Belt is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Bedfordshire. The monument comprises a substantial moat, a characteristic defensive or prestige feature of high-status medieval settlements, which survives as a substantial earthwork enclosure. Dating to the medieval period, the site represents evidence of permanent habitation and settlement organisation during this era. The survival of the moat as an earthwork provides archaeological evidence for medieval domestic and manorial settlement patterns in the region.

Moated site in Pegsdon Belt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009587. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site in Pegsdon Belt?

The moated site in Pegsdon Belt is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009587.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site in Pegsdon Belt?

Moated site in Pegsdon Belt 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 1009587.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site in Pegsdon Belt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Tingley Field Plantation, near Pegsdon (1.6 km), Barrow at Telegraph Hill (1.8 km), Bowl barrow at Knocking Knoll, 640m E of Pegsdon Common Farm (1.8 km).

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