Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlayford Hall moated site

Playford Hall moated site

England
List entry 1007672
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Playford Hall moated site is a medieval domestic monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a moat enclosing the former location of a hall or manor house, representing a form of settlement protection and status display common among the gentry during the medieval period. The moated enclosure survives as an earthwork feature, with the water-filled or partially water-filled ditch marking the perimeter of the residential precinct. Such moated sites became increasingly prevalent from the twelfth century onwards and remained in use through the later medieval period, though the specific dating and chronology of Playford Hall's occupation would require archaeological investigation to establish with precision.

Playford Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007672. View the official record →

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What is Playford Hall moated site?

Playford Hall moated site is a medieval domestic monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007672.

Who is responsible for protecting Playford Hall moated site?

Playford Hall 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 1007672.

What other scheduled monuments are near Playford Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Six bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 500m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (6.5 km), Bowl barrow in Hobbin's Belt, 740m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (6.6 km), Bowl barrow north of Hobbin's Belt, 900m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (6.6 km).

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