Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat NW of village

Moat NW of village

England
List entry 1006017
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moat NW of village is a medieval moated site located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch that enclosed a residential platform, a defensive and status-bearing feature characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated enclosures were commonly constructed by minor nobility, gentry, and prosperous landholders throughout medieval England, serving both practical and symbolic functions as expressions of lordly authority and social standing. The site remains visible as an archaeological earthwork and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval settlement patterns across Suffolk.

Moat NW of village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006017. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat NW of village?

Moat NW of village is a medieval moated site located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006017.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat NW of village?

Moat NW of village 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 1006017.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat NW of village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishpond immediately north east of All Saints' Church (5.3 km), Interrupted ditch system west of Hall Farm (5.5 km), Moated site at Great Wilsey Farm (5.6 km).

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