Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Folly Farm

Moated site at Folly Farm

England
List entry 1007683
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Folly Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform, a characteristic form of modest fortification common in medieval England, particularly among gentry and substantial farmers. Dating to the medieval period, the moat would have served both defensive and status-conferring functions, with the enclosed area originally occupied by domestic structures. The survival of the moat as an upstanding earthwork makes it an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and land use in East Anglia.

Moated site at Folly Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007683. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Folly Farm?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Folly Farm?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Folly Farm?

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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