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Moated site in Moatyard Covert is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial ditch system characteristic of moated homesteads, a settlement form that became widespread across England during the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically enclosed a residential or agricultural complex within a water-filled or dry ditch, providing both practical and symbolic demarcation of property ownership and status. The Moatyard Covert example represents the domestic archaeology of the medieval period and contributes to understanding rural settlement patterns and land use in East Anglia.
Moated site in Moatyard Covert is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005978. View the official record →
Moated site in Moatyard Covert is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005978.
Moated site in Moatyard Covert 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 1005978.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blythburgh Priory (4.2 km), Moat Yards moated site (4.5 km), Bowl barrow on Tinker's Walks, 740m west of Eastwoodlodge Farm (5.2 km).
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