Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 300m north west of Hunts Park Farm

Moated site 300m north west of Hunts Park Farm

England
List entry 1019806
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 300m north west of Hunts Park Farm is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises a substantial water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming an irregular moated platform, characteristic of manorial occupation during the medieval period. Such moated sites typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served as the fortified domestic seats of minor landholders and gentry. The site represents evidence of medieval settlement hierarchy and land management practices in the Suffolk landscape.

Moated site 300m north west of Hunts Park Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019806. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 300m north west of Hunts Park Farm?

Moated site 300m north west of Hunts Park Farm is a medieval defensive and residential enclosure located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019806.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 300m north west of Hunts Park Farm?

Moated site 300m north west of Hunts Park 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 1019806.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 300m north west of Hunts Park Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 90m south of Barsey Farm (5.1 km), Roman settlement NW of Cotton Hall (5.8 km), Bowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer Hall (5.9 km).

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