Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Grange Farm

Moated site at Grange Farm

England
List entry 1011338
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Grange Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Suffolk. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding an interior platform, a characteristic form of medieval settlement fortification found throughout eastern England from the twelfth century onwards. Such moats typically enclosed the residential and agricultural buildings of a manor or substantial farmstead, providing both practical drainage and a symbolic boundary of landholding. The site's survival as an earthwork feature preserves evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in Suffolk.

Moated site at Grange Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011338. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Grange Farm?

Moated site at Grange Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011338.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Grange Farm?

Moated site at Grange 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 1011338.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat Farm moated site and associated pond (1.8 km), Moated site at Dennington Hall (2.9 km), The Lays fishponds, 265m south east of Dennington Hall (3.1 km).

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