Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange

Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange

England
List entry 1017912
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Boys Hall moated site is a medieval monument situated approximately 410 metres north west of The Grange in Suffolk. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a defensive earthwork feature characteristic of medieval settlement patterns in East Anglia, likely dating from the 12th to 14th centuries. Moated sites of this type typically represent the residential and agricultural cores of medieval manor houses or substantial farmsteads, denoting the social status and landholding significance of their occupants. The survival of the earthworks at Boys Hall provides archaeological evidence for the distribution and character of medieval rural settlement in the region.

Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017912. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange?

Boys Hall moated site is a medieval monument situated approximately 410 metres north west of The Grange in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017912.

Who is responsible for protecting Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange?

Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange 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 1017912.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moats Hall moated site (2.5 km), Moated site at The Old Rectory (2.5 km), Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green (2.9 km).

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