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Moated site and associated earthworks at Westend Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Suffolk, comprising the remains of a medieval moat and surrounding defensive earthworks. The site dates to the medieval period, likely representing a high-status residential enclosure of the type commonly constructed by minor gentry or substantial landholders from the twelfth century onwards. The moat itself would have served both defensive and status-marking functions, whilst the associated earthworks indicate a more complex settlement pattern than the moat alone suggests. Such sites are significant for understanding the dispersed settlement hierarchy and land management practices of medieval rural England.
Moated site and associated earthworks at Westend Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018964. View the official record →
Moated site and associated earthworks at Westend Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Suffolk, comprising the remains of a medieval moat and surrounding defensive earthworks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018964.
Moated site and associated earthworks at Westend 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 1018964.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Moat Farm (0.2 km), Moat Yards moated site (4.1 km), Moated site of Barsham Hall and remains of associated buildings (5.9 km).
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