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Moated site at Moat Farm is a medieval defensive or manorial earthwork located approximately 230 metres north-east of St Peter's Church in Suffolk. The monument comprises a moat, a water-filled ditch characteristic of medieval elite and manorial settlements, which survives as an earthwork feature. Such moated sites were typically constructed from the twelfth century onwards and served as status symbols and defensive features for the residences of the gentry and substantial landholders. The site represents an important example of the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval rural England.
Moated site at Moat Farm, 230m north east of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019538. View the official record →
Moated site at Moat Farm is a medieval defensive or manorial earthwork located approximately 230 metres north-east of St Peter's Church in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019538.
Moated site at Moat Farm, 230m north east of St Peter's Church 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 1019538.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound of Milden Castle (1.2 km), Bridge N of Bridge Farm (2.6 km), St James' Chapel (2.9 km).
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