Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site known as Caves Manor immediately east of the Manor House

Moated site known as Caves Manor immediately east of the Manor House

England
List entry 1019138
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Caves Manor is a moated site situated immediately east of the Manor House in Buckinghamshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat that formerly enclosed a residential enclosure, a form of domestic fortification characteristic of medieval England. The site dates to the medieval period, when such moated homesteads were commonly constructed by landowners of modest to middling status seeking to assert their position and protect their dwellings. The preservation of the moat's earthworks provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the Buckinghamshire landscape.

Moated site known as Caves Manor immediately east of the Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019138. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site known as Caves Manor immediately east of the Manor House?

Caves Manor is a moated site situated immediately east of the Manor House in Buckinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019138.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site known as Caves Manor immediately east of the Manor House?

Moated site known as Caves Manor immediately east of the Manor 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 1019138.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site known as Caves Manor immediately east of the Manor House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tickford Bridge (2.7 km), Great Linford Brickworks (5.6 km), Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks, west of All Saints Church, Milton Keynes Village. (7 km).

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