Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Chediston Grange

Moated site at Chediston Grange

England
List entry 1007678
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Chediston Grange is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding an enclosed area that would have contained domestic and ancillary buildings, typical of the moated grange settlements that served to protect farmsteads and their occupants during the medieval period. Such moated sites were prevalent across East Anglia from the twelfth century onwards, reflecting both practical security concerns and the status of their inhabitants. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in the Suffolk landscape.

Moated site at Chediston Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007678. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Chediston Grange?

Moated site at Chediston Grange is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007678.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Chediston Grange?

Moated site at Chediston Grange 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 1007678.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Chediston Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall (3.3 km), Moated site at Bleach Farm (3.5 km), Moated site and ponds 180m north west of Hill Farm (3.7 km).

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