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Saffron Moat is a medieval defensive earthwork located at Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire. The monument consists of a substantial moated enclosure, a characteristic form of fortified settlement that was widely established amongst the gentry and nobility during the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. The moat itself survives as a water-filled or water-logged ditch surrounding the former residential and domestic complex, providing both a practical defensive barrier and a visible expression of status and territorial authority. Such moated sites represent an important class of medieval settlement archaeology, and Saffron Moat's survival makes it a significant example of medieval domestic fortification in the East Midlands.
Saffron moat at Higham Ferrers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010663. View the official record →
Saffron Moat is a medieval defensive earthwork located at Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire. 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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