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The moated site and associated fishpond to the south east of Barrow Hall is a medieval settlement enclosure located in Suffolk. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat with an attached fishpond situated to its south-eastern extent, typical of high-status residential complexes of the medieval period. Such moated sites were characteristic features of the English countryside from the twelfth century onwards, serving both defensive and prestige functions for their owners. The presence of the fishpond indicates the economic importance of aquaculture to the medieval estate, reflecting the dietary and recreational priorities of the period.
Moated site and associated fishpond to the south east of Barrow Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019805. View the official record →
The moated site and associated fishpond to the south east of Barrow Hall is a medieval settlement enclosure located in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019805.
Moated site and associated fishpond to the south east of Barrow 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 1019805.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Denham Hall (2.4 km), St Mary's Church (5.7 km), Gesyns: moated site 600m south east of Elms Farm (6.3 km).
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