Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 200yds (180m) S of Oldhall Green

Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Oldhall Green

England
List entry 1002972
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 200 yards south of Oldhall Green is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site consists of a substantial moat, a water-filled ditch that once surrounded a residential or manorial enclosure, typical of medieval settlement patterns in East Anglia. Such moated sites were commonly constructed from the twelfth century onwards and served both practical and symbolic functions, providing protection and denoting status within the feudal hierarchy. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature of considerable local importance, preserving evidence of medieval land use and settlement hierarchy in the region.

Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Oldhall Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002972. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Oldhall Green?

Moated site 200 yards south of Oldhall Green is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002972.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Oldhall Green?

Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Oldhall Green 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 1002972.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Oldhall Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately west of Bradfield Hall (1.3 km), Moated site immediately south east of New House Farm (3.8 km), Remains of circular chapel E of church (4.1 km).

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