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Moated site at The Old Rectory is a medieval earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of the medieval period, typically dating to between the 12th and 16th centuries. Such moated sites served as the residences of minor gentry, farmers, or ecclesiastical officials, with the water-filled ditch providing both practical protection and a demonstration of status. The earthwork remains visible as a substantial archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement and land use patterns in the Suffolk landscape.
Moated site at The Old Rectory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007673. View the official record →
Moated site at The Old Rectory is a medieval earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007673.
Moated site at The Old Rectory 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 1007673.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Seven Hills Cottages, 720m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (9 km), Bowl barrow north of Hobbin's Belt, 900m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (9.1 km), Six bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 500m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (9.1 km).
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