Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Lymball's Farm

Moated site at Lymball's Farm

England
List entry 1007682
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Lymball's Farm is a medieval domestic monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic defensive or status-affirming feature of medieval settlement, dating to the medieval period. The moat itself survives as an earthwork feature that once surrounded a residential or manorial complex. Such moated sites are common across East Anglia and represent the homes of minor gentry, yeoman farmers, or other substantial landholders during the medieval centuries.

Moated site at Lymball's Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007682. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Lymball's Farm?

Moated site at Lymball's Farm is a medieval domestic monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007682.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Lymball's Farm?

Moated site at Lymball's 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 1007682.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Lymball's Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow west of Fen Covert, 305m south of Fen Cottage (3.4 km), Ringwork known as Castle Yard (3.5 km), Chapel of St James Hospital, Dunwich (5 km).

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