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Castle Yard is a ringwork, a type of early medieval fortification consisting of a circular or oval earthen bank with an internal ditch. Located in Suffolk, this monument dates to the Norman period or earlier medieval era, representing the kind of modest defensive work that was common in post-Conquest England. The site preserves earthwork remains that reflect the layout and construction method typical of ringworks, which served as fortified residences or administrative centres for local lords. Such monuments are significant for understanding the pattern of settlement hierarchy and lordly control in medieval East Anglia.
Ringwork known as Castle Yard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017914. View the official record →
Castle Yard is a ringwork, a type of early medieval fortification consisting of a circular or oval earthen bank with an internal ditch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017914.
Ringwork known as Castle Yard 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 1017914.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Margaret's Chapel, Mells (3.3 km), Moated site at Lymball's Farm (3.5 km), Bowl barrow west of Fen Covert, 305m south of Fen Cottage (5.1 km).
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