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Chapel Farm moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises the remains of a moat, a water-filled defensive or status-defining ditch that typically enclosed a residential dwelling, dating to the medieval period. Moated sites of this type were common features of the medieval landscape, particularly from the 12th century onwards, and often indicate the presence of a manorial settlement or farmstead of some social standing. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature and represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology in the region.
Chapel Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006050. View the official record →
Chapel Farm moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006050.
Chapel Farm moated site 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 1006050.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Bricett moated site (1.4 km), Moated site known as Offton Castle (3 km), Moated site at Naughton Hall (3.6 km).
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