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Civil War sconce near Farthing Bridge is a fortified earthwork constructed during the English Civil War in the mid-seventeenth century. The monument comprises a small defensive position typical of those hastily constructed by either Parliamentarian or Royalist forces to control strategic locations and supply routes across Suffolk. Located near Farthing Bridge, the sconce survives as an archaeological earthwork, preserving evidence of the military engineering and territorial disputes that characterized the conflict in East Anglia. Such sconces represent important material testimony to the Civil War's impact on the English landscape and the tactical deployments undertaken by both sides during this period of national division.
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 fortified earthwork constructed during the English Civil War in 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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