Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge

Moated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge

England
List entry 1009904
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Surrey (not Sussex). The monument consists of a substantial moat surrounding a raised platform, typical of high-status domestic sites constructed during the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 14th centuries. Such moated homesteads served both defensive and status functions for the manorial class, protecting their residences and demesne land. The site remains visible as earthwork features and represents an important example of medieval settlement organisation in the Weald region.

Moated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009904. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge?

Moated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Surrey (not Sussex). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009904.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge?

Moated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge 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 1009904.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Warren furnace (1.4 km), Village cage and St Peter's Cross (5.2 km), Medieval moated site, Brambletye Manor (6.6 km).

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