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Moated site of Barsham Hall and remains of associated buildings is a medieval settlement site located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises a substantial moated enclosure, typical of high-status medieval domestic sites of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, alongside structural remains of buildings that once occupied the interior and surrounding area. The moat itself served both defensive and prestige functions, marking the residence of a person of considerable rank within the local hierarchy. The associated building remains provide evidence of the settlement's domestic and possibly agricultural character during the medieval period.
Moated site of Barsham Hall and remains of associated buildings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018968. View the official record →
Moated site of Barsham Hall and remains of associated buildings is a medieval settlement site located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018968.
Moated site of Barsham Hall and remains of associated buildings 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 1018968.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount (3.6 km), Mettingham Castle (4 km), Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath (5.2 km).
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