Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place

Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place

England
List entry 1011329
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place, is a medieval earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a defensive or prestigious domestic feature characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the focal points of manorial estates or farmsteads, their water-filled ditches providing both practical protection and visual demonstration of status. The survival of the earthwork as an archaeological monument provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in rural Suffolk.

Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011329. View the official record →

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What is Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place?

Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place, is a medieval earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011329.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place?

Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place 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 1011329.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Redhouse Farm (2 km), Moated site at Letheringham Lodge (2.5 km), Moated site 200m west of Otley Hall (5.5 km).

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