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Moathill Barn is a moated site located in Suffolk, England, representing a form of settlement fortification characteristic of the medieval period. The monument consists of a substantial water-filled or water-retaining ditch system that originally enclosed a residential or manorial complex, a defensive arrangement common among minor gentry and substantial landholding families from the twelfth century onwards. The site's physical remains indicate a significant medieval settlement, though the exact date of its construction and the precise status of its original inhabitants remain subjects for archaeological investigation. Such moated enclosures were widespread across East Anglia during the medieval period and often contained timber or stone structures within their protected precincts.
Moathill Barn moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016698. View the official record →
Moathill Barn is a moated site located in Suffolk, England, representing a form of settlement fortification characteristic of the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016698.
Moathill Barn moated site 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 1016698.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds (1.2 km), Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation (1.6 km), Cross in grounds of Ashfield House (4.4 km).
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