Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWold Farm moated enclosure, Odell

Wold Farm moated enclosure, Odell

England
List entry 1012490
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wold Farm moated enclosure is a medieval defensive earthwork located near Odell in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a moat surrounding a roughly rectangular enclosure, a form of settlement fortification characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the centres of manorial or gentry holdings, providing both domestic accommodation and a degree of protection to their occupants. The earthwork remains as a largely intact archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Wold Farm moated enclosure, Odell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012490. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wold Farm moated enclosure, Odell?

Wold Farm moated enclosure is a medieval defensive earthwork located near Odell in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012490.

Who is responsible for protecting Wold Farm moated enclosure, Odell?

Wold Farm moated enclosure, Odell 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 1012490.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wold Farm moated enclosure, Odell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement, Chellington. (4.1 km), Carlton Hall moated enclosure and associated outer enclosure, farm buildings, dovecote, and pond (5.4 km), Lavendon Castle: a motte and bailey and associated enclosures at Castle Farm (6.2 km).

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