Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRookyard Farm Moats

Rookyard Farm Moats

England
List entry 1451408
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rookyard Farm Moats is a medieval moated site located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises the surviving earthwork remains of moats that once enclosed a domestic or agricultural settlement, a common form of medieval land division and settlement fortification in East Anglia. Moated sites of this type typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, representing the residences of minor landholders, farmers, or gentry during the medieval period. The physical survival of the moat earthworks at Rookyard Farm provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in Suffolk.

Rookyard Farm Moats is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1451408. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rookyard Farm Moats?

Rookyard Farm Moats is a medieval moated site located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1451408.

Who is responsible for protecting Rookyard Farm Moats?

Rookyard Farm Moats 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 1451408.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rookyard Farm Moats?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Russell's Hill moated site (1.7 km), Haughley Castle (2.6 km), Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds (6 km).

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