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Thorn Spring moated site is a medieval settlement monument located in Bedfordshire, comprising a moated enclosure with associated earthwork features including woodbanks. The moated site represents a form of high-status domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period, with the water-filled or water-retaining ditch serving both defensive and status-indicating functions. The woodbanks associated with the moated area suggest land management practices and possible boundary demarcation contemporary with the main occupation of the site. The monument is scheduled as an ancient monument under the national heritage listing system, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.
Thorn Spring moated site and associated woodbanks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013519. View the official record →
Thorn Spring moated site is a medieval settlement monument located in Bedfordshire, comprising a moated enclosure with associated earthwork features including woodbanks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013519.
Thorn Spring moated site and associated woodbanks 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 1013519.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A medieval warren on Dunstable Downs (4 km), Site of Roman villa E of church (4.5 km), Barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm (6.5 km).
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