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Moated site at Bentries Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site consists of a substantial moat surrounding an elevated platform, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval settlements dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites typically enclosed the residence of a lord or substantial landholder, serving both as a status symbol and practical defensive measure against localised threats. The Bentries Farm example represents the archaeological remains of medieval domestic settlement within the county and contributes to understanding the pattern of medieval land occupation and social hierarchy in East Anglia.
Moated site at Bentries Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011331. View the official record →
Moated site at Bentries Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011331.
Moated site at Bentries 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 1011331.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Letheringham Hall (1.2 km), Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden (2 km), Moated site at Letheringham Lodge (2.2 km).
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