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Moated site at Doveden Hall is a medieval enclosed settlement defined by a water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform. The moat, typical of high-status medieval domestic sites, dates to the medieval period and represents a form of defensive or prestige architecture common among the landed gentry and minor nobility of medieval England. The site's physical characteristics comprise the earthwork remains of the moated enclosure, which would have formerly supported timber or masonry structures including a hall and associated domestic buildings. As a scheduled monument, the site retains archaeological significance for understanding medieval settlement patterns, social hierarchy, and land use in Suffolk during the medieval centuries.
Moated site at Doveden Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019819. View the official record →
Moated site at Doveden Hall is a medieval enclosed settlement defined by a water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019819.
Moated site at Doveden 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 1019819.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Hawstead Place and associated fishponds (2.3 km), Two moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church, with associated remains of medieval settlement at Pound Green (3.5 km), Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Pound Green (3.5 km).
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