Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church, with associated remains of medieval settlement at Pound Green

Two moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church, with associated remains of medieval settlement at Pound Green

England
List entry 1019523
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England
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History & significance

Two moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church at Pound Green, Suffolk, is a medieval monument comprising two distinct moated enclosures situated in close proximity to the parish church. The moats represent the defensive or status-defining earthworks of high-status medieval settlement, whilst the associated remains of medieval occupation across the wider site indicate the presence of a significant settlement in this locality during the medieval period. The monument testifies to the pattern of medieval rural settlement and land organisation characteristic of Suffolk, with the proximity of the moats to the church suggesting the residences of substantial landholders or officials within the parish community.

Two moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church, with associated remains of medieval settlement at Pound Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019523. View the official record →

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What is Two moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church, with associated remains of medieval settlement at Pound Green?

Two moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church at Pound Green, Suffolk, is a medieval monument comprising two distinct moated enclosures situated in close proximity to the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019523.

Who is responsible for protecting Two moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church, with associated remains of medieval settlement at Pound Green?

Two moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church, with associated remains of medieval settlement at Pound Green 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 1019523.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two moated sites adjoining St Andrew's Church, with associated remains of medieval settlement at Pound Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Pound Green (0 km), Moated site at Doveden Hall (3.5 km), Moated site immediately south east of New House Farm (4.6 km).

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