Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds

Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds

England
List entry 1011328
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Suffolk, comprising the remains of a moated enclosure with associated fishponds. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a form of high-status residential settlement typical of the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat itself would have served both defensive and status-affirming purposes, whilst the fishponds indicate the economic and dietary interests of the site's medieval occupants. The site survives as an earthwork monument and is designated as an ancient monument reflecting its historical importance to understanding medieval settlement patterns and land use in Suffolk.

Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011328. View the official record →

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What is Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds?

Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Suffolk, comprising the remains of a moated enclosure with associated fishponds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011328.

Who is responsible for protecting Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds?

Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds 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 1011328.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Folly Farm (4.7 km), Moated site 1/2 mile (800m) SW of Moat Farm (5.1 km), Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place (5.5 km).

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