Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and ponds at Dennington Place

Moated site and ponds at Dennington Place

England
List entry 1007675
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and ponds at Dennington Place is a medieval defensive and domestic earthwork located in Suffolk. The monument comprises a substantial moat surrounding what was formerly a residential site, along with associated pond features that served both practical and ornamental functions typical of medieval manor settlements. The moat and ponds date to the medieval period, when such water-bounded enclosures were common amongst the gentry and established landholders throughout East Anglia, providing security, status, and utility for water management and fish farming. The surviving earthworks remain a valuable record of medieval settlement patterns and the domestic arrangements of the property holders at Dennington.

Moated site and ponds at Dennington Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007675. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and ponds at Dennington Place?

Moated site and ponds at Dennington Place is a medieval defensive and domestic earthwork located in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007675.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and ponds at Dennington Place?

Moated site and ponds at Dennington Place 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 1007675.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and ponds at Dennington Place?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 135m north of St Andrew's Church (5.8 km), Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden (8.1 km), Moated site at Bentries Farm (8.2 km).

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