Archaeological sites · South East England
Moats
In or near Elstead.
Moats — an archaeological site in South East England, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wanborough · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moats is an archaeological site located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moats are archaeological features located in South-East England. These water-filled ditches were historically used for defence and are often associated with medieval structures. They provide insight into the landscape and fortification methods of the period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2207, -0.6934
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Puttenham
- Postcode
- GU10 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Nearest railway station
- Wanborough — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/921313695 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moats?
- Moats is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU10 1HL), in the parish of Puttenham.
- What is Moats?
- Moats — an archaeological site in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moats?
- The nearest railway station is Wanborough, about 3.2 km away. The nearest town is Elstead. Drivers can use postcode GU10 1HL.
- Is Moats a protected site?
- Yes — Moats is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Moats free to visit?
- Yes, Moats is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moats?
- The nearest railway station is Wanborough, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU10 1HL.