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Moated site at Hug Ditch Court is a medieval enclosed settlement located in Berkshire, England. The site consists of a substantial moat surrounding what was formerly a residential and domestic complex, typical of the moated homesteads that developed during the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites served both defensive and drainage functions, protecting the inhabitant's property whilst also managing water flow across the surrounding landscape. The monument represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology and demonstrates the residential patterns of the medieval landholding classes in southern England.
Moated site at Hug Ditch Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013172. View the official record →
Moated site at Hug Ditch Court is a medieval enclosed settlement located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013172.
Moated site at Hug Ditch Court 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 1013172.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m north-west of Nodmoor Corner (3.4 km), Whatcombe deserted medieval village (4.2 km), Bowl barrow on Barrow Hill, Hungerford Newtown (4.4 km).
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