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Moated site, Whittlesford manor

History of moated site

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The peak period during which moated sites were built was between about 1250 and 1350 and by far the greatest concentration lies in central and eastern parts of England. … The moated site 130m west of Whittlesford Manor survives well … The moated site is believed to represent either the small sub-manor belonging to Barnwell Abbey, Cambridge, which was leased out to the Cheney family in the 13th century, or the home of Baldwin de Freville, an undertenant of the Cheneys from at least 1333 until after 1350. The present Whittlesford Manor, an 18th century house located outside the scheduling, 130m to the east, is believed to represent the successor to the house which formerly stood on the island. (Historic England)

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