Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site S of Manor Farm House

Moated site S of Manor Farm House

England
List entry 1404858
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site S of Manor Farm House is a medieval monument located in Warwickshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive earthwork consisting of a water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform, which represents a form of domestic fortification characteristic of the medieval period. Such moated sites were typically associated with manorial settlements and served as residences for minor nobility and gentry from the twelfth century onwards, though many were occupied over several centuries. The earthwork survives as a testament to medieval settlement patterns and the security concerns of rural landholding communities in the English Midlands.

Moated site S of Manor Farm House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1404858. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site S of Manor Farm House?

Moated site S of Manor Farm House is a medieval monument located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1404858.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site S of Manor Farm House?

Moated site S of Manor Farm 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 1404858.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site S of Manor Farm House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement at Wolfhampcote (2.2 km), Braunstonbury deserted medieval village, moat and fishpond (2.5 km), Medieval village of Fawcliff, Braunston Cleves (2.9 km).

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