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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and ponds at Dennington Place is a medieval settlement complex located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of the medieval period, surrounded by associated pond features that served defensive and utilitarian purposes. The moat and ponds remain substantially visible as earthwork features, preserving evidence of medieval domestic and agricultural settlement patterns characteristic of Suffolk's manorial landscape. Such moated sites represent a common form of medieval settlement organisation in East Anglia, often associated with minor gentry or prosperous farming families during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries.

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 settlement complex located in Suffolk, England. 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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