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Moated site in Round Grove is a medieval enclosed settlement located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding an area of habitation, typical of manorial farmsteads established during the medieval period. Such moated sites are characteristic features of the English landscape from approximately the twelfth century onwards, serving as defensive and status-conscious domestic enclosures for minor nobility and prosperous landowners. The Round Grove example represents an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and land organisation in East Anglia.
Moated site in Round Grove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005975. View the official record →
Moated site in Round Grove is a medieval enclosed settlement located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005975.
Moated site in Round Grove 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 1005975.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill motte (2.7 km), Ixworth Roman villa (3.2 km), Cross in grounds of Ashfield House (3.5 km).
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