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Moated site immediately south east of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a water-filled moat, characteristic of high-status medieval settlement sites dating primarily to the twelfth through fifteenth centuries. Such moated enclosures typically served as the centres of manorial farms or minor noble residences, providing both practical drainage and symbolic demarcation of wealth and authority. The proximity of this moated site to the parish church suggests it represents the focal point of medieval settlement within its locality.
Moated site immediately south east of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019674. View the official record →
Moated site immediately south east of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019674.
Moated site immediately south east of St Mary'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 1019674.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Eye Priory at Abbey Farm (2.4 km), Eye Castle, the remains of a motte and bailey castle and its defensive ditch 120m west of St Peter's Church (2.6 km), Moated site at Cranley Hall (3.6 km).
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