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Sawtry moat and shrunken medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Huntingdonshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and its associated defensive or status-defining moated enclosure. The site preserves evidence of medieval occupation and settlement patterns, with the moat representing a feature typical of medieval manorial or high-status domestic sites from approximately the twelfth century onwards. The shrunken village component indicates contraction of the settlement, a phenomenon common across England following medieval population decline and agricultural reorganisation. The survival of these earthworks provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement hierarchy, landholding patterns, and the landscape changes that shaped the English countryside.
Sawtry moat and shrunken medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006817. View the official record →
Sawtry moat and shrunken medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Huntingdonshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and its associated defensive or status-defining moated enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006817.
Sawtry moat and shrunken medieval village 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 1006817.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Oak Grove, Coppingford (3.7 km), Moated site at Coppingford (4 km), Monk's Hole barrow, 630m NNE of Monk's Wood Farm (4.5 km).
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