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Moated site at Bentries Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial moat enclosing an area of raised ground, characteristic of the moated homestead form that became prevalent in England during the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the fortified residences of minor gentry or prosperous farmers, providing both practical drainage and a symbolic demarcation of status and property. The Bentries Farm example represents the substantial rural settlement pattern of medieval East Anglia, where moated enclosures were a common feature of the medieval landscape.
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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