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 the former domestic settlement, typical of high-status residential sites of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated enclosures served both practical and symbolic functions, providing water-based defence and demonstrating the landowner's social standing and territorial control. The earthwork remains substantially preserved and is recorded as a scheduled monument, contributing to understanding of medieval settlement patterns and aristocratic domestic architecture in East Anglia.

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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