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Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial water-filled or formerly water-filled moat forming an irregular enclosure, typical of small manorial settlements of the medieval period. Such moated sites were characteristic features of the English landscape from the twelfth century onwards, serving as the defended residences of minor gentry and prosperous farmers. The earthwork survives as an important archaeological monument reflecting patterns of medieval settlement and land tenure in East Anglia.
Moated site 170m south east of Cranley Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020140. View the official record →
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.
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.
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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