Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGodwin's Place moated site and ponds

Godwin's Place moated site and ponds

England
List entry 1011330
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Godwin's Place moated site and ponds is a medieval settlement remains located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure with associated pond features, typical of medieval manorial or high-status domestic occupation from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat itself represents a common form of medieval settlement defence and status symbol among the gentry and minor nobility of the period. The survival of both the moat and pond earthworks provides archaeological evidence of the medieval landscape organisation and water management practices characteristic of rural East Anglia.

Godwin's Place moated site and ponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011330. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Godwin's Place moated site and ponds?

Godwin's Place moated site and ponds is a medieval settlement remains located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011330.

Who is responsible for protecting Godwin's Place moated site and ponds?

Godwin's Place moated site and ponds 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 1011330.

What other scheduled monuments are near Godwin's Place moated site and ponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Letheringham Lodge (2 km), Moated site at Redhouse Farm (2.1 km), Moated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall (5.6 km).

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