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Moated site at Cowlinge Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork comprising a water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform that once supported a residential structure. Located in Suffolk, the site dates to the medieval period and represents a common form of minor aristocratic or manorial habitation typical of the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat, which survives as a substantial topographical feature, would have served both defensive and status-conferring functions. Such moated sites are widespread across East Anglia and demonstrate the settlement patterns and fortification strategies of the medieval landowning classes.
Moated site at Cowlinge Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019524. View the official record →
Moated site at Cowlinge Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork comprising a water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform that once supported a residential structure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019524.
Moated site at Cowlinge Hall 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 1019524.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Interrupted ditch system west of Hall Farm (5.4 km), Moated site at Great Wilsey Farm (6.7 km), Roman settlement NW of Cotton Hall (6.9 km).
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