Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green

Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green

England
List entry 1018330
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The monument consists of a substantial moat surrounding what would have been a domestic or manorial enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites were common in eastern England and typically served as the residences of minor gentry or prosperous farming families, offering both practical defence and a visual marker of status. The earthwork remains visible as a significant archaeological feature, preserving important evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018330. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green?

Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018330.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green?

Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green 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 1018330.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church Farm (0.7 km), Moated site at The Old Rectory (0.8 km), Two moated sites adjoining All Saints' Church (1.1 km).

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