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Moated site at Folly Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform or island, a characteristic feature of high-status domestic sites from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated enclosures served both defensive and prestige functions, typically associated with manorial settlements during the medieval period. The survival of the moat at Folly Farm preserves important evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management in East Anglia.
Moated site at Folly Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007683. View the official record →
Moated site at Folly Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007683.
Moated site at Folly Farm 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 1007683.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Redhouse Farm (2.2 km), Moated site 200m west of Otley Hall (4 km), Moated site at Letheringham Lodge (4.4 km).
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