Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Brook House

Moated site at Brook House

England
List entry 1020450
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Brook House is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding an enclosed platform, a characteristic form of fortified residence dating to the medieval period, likely from the 12th to 14th centuries. Such moated homesteads were common among the minor gentry and substantial landholders of medieval England, serving both defensive and status-affirming functions. The survival of the earthwork demonstrates the enduring physical legacy of medieval settlement patterns in the Suffolk landscape.

Moated site at Brook House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020450. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Brook House?

Moated site at Brook House is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020450.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Brook House?

Moated site at Brook House 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 1020450.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Brook House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two moated sites adjoining All Saints' Church (3.2 km), Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green (3.5 km), Moated site and associated pond at Brookhall Farm (3.6 km).

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