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Moated site S of Basting's Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a moat enclosing an area of domestic occupation, a characteristic feature of minor gentry and substantial farming families from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites served both practical and symbolic functions, providing protection and drainage whilst denoting social status within the medieval landscape. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological monument and contributes to understanding the pattern of medieval settlement and land use across Suffolk.
Moated site S of Basting's Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005966. View the official record →
Moated site S of Basting's Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005966.
Moated site S of Basting's Hall 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 1005966.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 1/2 mile (800m) SW of Moat Farm (1.4 km), Moated site 200m west of Otley Hall (1.5 km), Motte castle known as The Mount, 440m south west of St Mary's Church (3.2 km).
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