Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church

Moated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church

England
List entry 1007676
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk. The site comprises a substantial moat, a characteristic feature of late medieval settlement and landholding in East Anglia, typically dating from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites commonly served both practical and symbolic functions, protecting homesteads and denoting manorial or high-status occupation. The earthwork survives as a visible archaeological feature and contributes to understanding medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the Suffolk landscape.

Moated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007676. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church?

Moated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007676.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church?

Moated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church 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 1007676.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden (2.3 km), Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place (2.6 km), Godwin's Place moated site and ponds (2.7 km).

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