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Moated site and associated pond at Brookhall Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial moat with associated fishpond, characteristic features of high-status medieval settlement from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically enclosed a manor house or other substantial residence, with the water-filled ditch serving both practical defensive purposes and as a status symbol of landholding authority. The survival of both the moat and pond structures at Brookhall Farm preserves important evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management practices in East Anglia.
Moated site and associated pond at Brookhall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018962. View the official record →
Moated site and associated pond at Brookhall Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018962.
Moated site and associated pond at Brookhall 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 1018962.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Bleach Farm (1.8 km), Moat Yards moated site (3.9 km), Two moated sites adjoining All Saints' Church (4.3 km).
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