Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Depden Hall

Moated site at Depden Hall

England
List entry 1019804
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Depden Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises a substantial moat enclosing an island platform, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval settlement dating from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites were common among the gentry and prosperous landowners of medieval England and served both defensive and status-signalling functions. The Depden Hall example survives as an important archaeological record of medieval domestic occupation and landholding patterns in East Anglia.

Moated site at Depden Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Depden Hall?

Moated site at Depden Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019804.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Depden Hall?

Moated site at Depden 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 1019804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Depden Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site W of Gifford's Hall (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 135m south of Waterhall Cottage, Wickham Street (3.4 km), Roman villa SE of Lidgate (4.2 km).

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