Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site in Prestley Wood, 800m north east of Cartwright's Farm

Moated site in Prestley Wood, 800m north east of Cartwright's Farm

England
List entry 1017843
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site in Prestley Wood is a medieval earthwork monument located approximately 800 metres north-east of Cartwright's Farm in Huntingdonshire. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive or status-bearing feature characteristic of medieval settlement patterns in England, particularly prominent from the twelfth century onwards. The earthworks survive as physical evidence of medieval land use and settlement organisation in this part of Huntingdonshire, though the specific date range and details of occupation remain to be established through archaeological investigation. Such moated sites typically served as the residences of minor nobility, wealthy merchants, or substantial landholders during the medieval period.

Moated site in Prestley Wood, 800m north east of Cartwright's Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017843. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site in Prestley Wood, 800m north east of Cartwright's Farm?

Moated site in Prestley Wood is a medieval earthwork monument located approximately 800 metres north-east of Cartwright's Farm in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017843.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site in Prestley Wood, 800m north east of Cartwright's Farm?

Moated site in Prestley Wood, 800m north east of Cartwright's 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 1017843.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site in Prestley Wood, 800m north east of Cartwright's Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman barrow 450m south west of Stukeley Park (1.4 km), Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, 290m east of St Bartholomew's Church (1.4 km), Civil War battery at Clayton's Way (4 km).

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