Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSylhall: moated site 520m south of Elms Farm

Sylhall: moated site 520m south of Elms Farm

England
List entry 1017886
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Sylhall is a moated site located approximately 520 metres south of Elms Farm in Cambridgeshire. The monument consists of a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming an enclosure characteristic of medieval settlement patterns in East Anglia. Such moated sites typically date from the 12th to 16th centuries and served as defensive or status-conferring boundaries around dwelling places and associated agricultural buildings. The site represents evidence of medieval land occupation and social organisation in the Cambridgeshire landscape.

Sylhall: moated site 520m south of Elms Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017886. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sylhall: moated site 520m south of Elms Farm?

Sylhall is a moated site located approximately 520 metres south of Elms Farm in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017886.

Who is responsible for protecting Sylhall: moated site 520m south of Elms Farm?

Sylhall: moated site 520m south of Elms Farm 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 1017886.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sylhall: moated site 520m south of Elms Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gesyns: moated site 600m south east of Elms Farm (0.5 km), All Saints' Church, remains of (0.9 km), Lidgate Castle and C16 Fortified Manorial Complex (3.6 km).

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