Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat NW of village

Moat NW of village

England
List entry 1006017
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moat NW of village is a medieval earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England, and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1006017. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a defensive or status-bearing feature typical of medieval landholding and settlement patterns in East Anglia. Such moats, which became widespread from the twelfth century onwards, served both practical and symbolic functions, protecting domestic or agricultural compounds whilst demonstrating the occupier's social standing. The earthwork survives as a clearly defined ground feature and remains an important witness to medieval settlement archaeology and tenurial organisation in the region.

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 earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England, and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1006017. 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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