Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 200m south west of Bell Farm

Moated site 200m south west of Bell Farm

England
List entry 1018331
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 200m south west of Bell Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval manorial settlements from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites typically surrounded the residence and domestic buildings of a landholding family, with the water-filled ditch serving both defensive and status-affirming functions. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological monument, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the Suffolk landscape.

Moated site 200m south west of Bell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018331. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 200m south west of Bell Farm?

Moated site 200m south west of Bell Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018331.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 200m south west of Bell Farm?

Moated site 200m south west of Bell Farm 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 1018331.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 200m south west of Bell Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gisleham Manor moated site, 400m south west of White House Farm (1.6 km), Wade Hall moated site (3.9 km), St Andrew's Church (remains of) (6.1 km).

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