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Story Moats is a moated enclosure situated near Everton in Bedfordshire. The monument comprises a substantial moated platform with associated outer enclosures, drainage features in the form of leats, and ancillary ponds that together constitute a significant example of medieval water management and settlement organisation. The moat and its associated infrastructure date to the medieval period, reflecting the defensive and practical requirements of a substantial medieval homestead or minor manor. The survival of the drainage systems and pond features demonstrates the engineering sophistication employed in managing water resources at high-status medieval settlements.
Story Moats moated enclosure, outer enclosures, drainage leats and ponds, Everton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012300. View the official record →
Story Moats is a moated enclosure situated near Everton in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012300.
Story Moats moated enclosure, outer enclosures, drainage leats and ponds, Everton 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 1012300.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including John O'Gaunt's Hill (4.5 km), Sandy Lodge promontory fort (4.6 km), Probable Romano-Celtic Temple and Aligned Enclosures at Biggleswade Common (4.6 km).
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