Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall

Two moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall

England
List entry 1007679
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall is a medieval monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises two distinct moated enclosures alongside a system of ponds, representing a settlement pattern characteristic of the medieval period. Such moated homesteads were typical of East Anglian landholding in the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, serving both defensive and drainage functions in areas prone to waterlogging. The survival of both the earthwork features and water features at Linstead Hall demonstrates the physical infrastructure of medieval rural settlement in Suffolk.

Two moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007679. View the official record →

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What is Two moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall?

Two moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall is a medieval monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007679.

Who is responsible for protecting Two moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall?

Two moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall 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 1007679.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two moated sites and associated ponds at Linstead Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat Farm moated site, 650m west of Goodwyns Farm (5.4 km), Moated site at Grange Farm (6.3 km), North Grange moated site (7.2 km).

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