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The moated site and fishpond at Greatlee Wood, Effingham Junction is a medieval settlement earthwork comprising a substantial rectangular moat enclosing an area of domestic occupation, accompanied by associated fishpond features. The site dates to the medieval period, likely representing a manorial or gentry residence of the 12th to 16th centuries, though precise dating would require archaeological investigation. The earthworks survive as prominent banks and ditches within the woodland setting, preserving evidence of the water management and residential infrastructure typical of high-status medieval settlements in Surrey. The presence of the fishpond indicates both the practical and status-conscious use of water features characteristic of medieval elite households.
Medieval moated site and fishpond, Greatlee Wood, Effingham Junction is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013011. View the official record →
The moated site and fishpond at Greatlee Wood, Effingham Junction is a medieval settlement earthwork comprising a substantial rectangular moat enclosing an area of domestic occupation, accompanied by associated fishpond features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013011.
Medieval moated site and fishpond, Greatlee Wood, Effingham Junction 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 1013011.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow west of Cockcrow Hill (5.3 km), Medieval moated site, The Mounts, Pachesham Farm (5.5 km), West Humble Chapel (6 km).
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