Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNewton Bury moated site

Newton Bury moated site

England
List entry 1010113
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newton Bury moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Bedfordshire, England. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a characteristic defensive or prestigious feature of medieval manorial settlements dating to the medieval period. Such moated sites were commonly constructed from the twelfth century onwards and served as the focal points of agricultural estates, their water-filled ditches providing both practical and symbolic demarcation of lordly property. The Newton Bury example represents the type of settlement hierarchy and land organisation that characterised the English medieval countryside.

Newton Bury moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton Bury moated site?

Newton Bury moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Bedfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010113.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton Bury moated site?

Newton Bury moated site 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 1010113.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton Bury moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hinxworth Roman fortlet (4.8 km), Moated enclosures east and west of Love Lane, Ashwell (5.1 km), Astwick Bury moat and associated moated mound (6.3 km).

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