Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall

Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall

England
List entry 1020140
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises a substantial moat, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval settlement sites dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated enclosures typically surrounded manorial dwellings or farm complexes and served both defensive and status-defining functions within the medieval landscape. The site's survival as an earthwork feature provides archaeological evidence for the settlement patterns and land use of medieval Suffolk.

Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020140. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall?

Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020140.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall?

Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall 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 1020140.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Cranley Hall (0.2 km), Eye Castle, the remains of a motte and bailey castle and its defensive ditch 120m west of St Peter's Church (1.2 km), Moated site at Gate Farm (1.3 km).

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