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Civil War sconce near Farthing Bridge is a defensive earthwork dating from the English Civil War period, constructed during the mid-seventeenth century. The monument comprises an entrenchment or small fortification built to control movement across the landscape, typical of the temporary defensive structures erected by Parliamentary or Royalist forces during the conflict. Located in Suffolk, the sconce represents the material legacy of the military operations and territorial control that characterised the Civil War years across eastern England. Such field fortifications, though often modest in scale, served strategic purposes in controlling routes and defending positions during the campaigns of the 1640s.
Civil War sconce near Farthing Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005961. View the official record →
Civil War sconce near Farthing Bridge is a defensive earthwork dating from the English Civil War period, constructed during the mid-seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005961.
Civil War sconce near Farthing Bridge 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 1005961.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cavenham Bridge (3.1 km), Round barrow called Cuckoo Hill (3.4 km), Round barrows, Risby Poor's Heath East (4.6 km).
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