Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Redhouse Farm

Moated site at Redhouse Farm

England
List entry 1007684
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Redhouse Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial moat, a water-filled ditch that once surrounded a residential or manorial enclosure, typical of the medieval period when such features provided both practical and symbolic protection for the dwellings they enclosed. Moated sites became increasingly common in England from the twelfth century onwards and remained in use through the medieval period, with many continuing to be occupied into later centuries. The Redhouse Farm example represents an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and the domestic arrangements of its inhabitants, preserving evidence of medieval land use and social hierarchy in Suffolk.

Moated site at Redhouse Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007684. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Redhouse Farm?

Moated site at Redhouse Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007684.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Redhouse Farm?

Moated site at Redhouse 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 1007684.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Letheringham Lodge (3.2 km), Moated site at Letheringham Hall (3.8 km), Moated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall (3.8 km).

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