Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Old Manor House, Cretingsbury: a motte castle and moated manor house

The Old Manor House, Cretingsbury: a motte castle and moated manor house

England
List entry 1009590
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Old Manor House, Cretingsbury is a motte castle and moated manor house situated in Huntingdonshire, England. The site comprises a motte, or artificial mound, characteristic of Norman fortifications, alongside a moated enclosure typical of medieval manorial settlements. The monument represents the physical remains of medieval lordship and settlement patterns in the region, with its defensive and residential features reflecting the hierarchical organisation of the medieval landscape. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England.

The Old Manor House, Cretingsbury: a motte castle and moated manor house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009590. View the official record →

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What is The Old Manor House, Cretingsbury: a motte castle and moated manor house?

The Old Manor House, Cretingsbury is a motte castle and moated manor house situated in Huntingdonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009590.

Who is responsible for protecting The Old Manor House, Cretingsbury: a motte castle and moated manor house?

The Old Manor House, Cretingsbury: a motte castle and moated manor house 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 1009590.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Old Manor House, Cretingsbury: a motte castle and moated manor house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manor Farm Iron Age univallate hillfort and medieval moated enclosure. (4.4 km), Manor Farm moated enclosure, fishponds and fowling earthworks (4.8 km), Greensbury Farm moated site (5.9 km).

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