Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site SE of St Peter's Church

Moated site SE of St Peter's Church

England
List entry 1006854
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site SE of St Peter's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire. The site consists of a moat, a water-filled ditch that once surrounded a residential or manorial enclosure, representing a common form of high-status settlement protection during the medieval period. Such moated sites were typically constructed from the twelfth century onwards and served both practical and symbolic functions, denoting the social standing of their occupants. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the heritage listing system.

Moated site SE of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006854. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site SE of St Peter's Church?

Moated site SE of St Peter's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006854.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site SE of St Peter's Church?

Moated site SE of St Peter's Church 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 1006854.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site SE of St Peter's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond (7 km), Dovecote at Home Farm 150m south east of Lofts Hall (7.4 km), Park Wood: a ringwork 75m north-east of Holy Trinity Church (7.7 km).

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