Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds

Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds

England
List entry 1011328
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds is a medieval settlement complex located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure together with associated fishponds, features characteristic of high-status medieval occupation during the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries. The moat and pond system represent investment in both defensive capability and the management of water resources for food production, typical of manorial settlements of this period. The surviving earthworks remain visible in the landscape and constitute important evidence for the pattern of medieval settlement and land use in East Anglia.

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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Questions & answers

What is Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds?

Earl Soham Lodge moated site and fishponds is a medieval settlement complex located in Suffolk, England. 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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