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Saffron moat at Higham Ferrers is a medieval water defence feature consisting of a substantial ditch system that once surrounded the settlement. The moat dates to the medieval period and represents the kind of domestic fortification typical of high-status residences in the later Middle Ages. The feature survives as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of the water management and defensive infrastructure that characterised the historic development of Higham Ferrers, a significant market town in Northamptonshire. The moat's survival as an archaeological feature provides important evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in the East Midlands region.
Saffron moat at Higham Ferrers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010663. View the official record →
Saffron moat at Higham Ferrers is a medieval water defence feature consisting of a substantial ditch system that once surrounded the settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010663.
Saffron moat at Higham Ferrers 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 1010663.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Chichele College': the remains of the medieval college of Higham Ferrers (0.2 km), Market cross 44m north of the Town Hall (0.3 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin churchyard (0.3 km).
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