Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site, Lagham Manor, South Godstone

Medieval moated site, Lagham Manor, South Godstone

England
List entry 1012795
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lagham Manor is a medieval moated site located at South Godstone in Surrey. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat that formerly enclosed a manorial dwelling, representing a characteristic form of high-status medieval settlement in southern England. The site dates from the medieval period, with the moat surviving as an important archaeological record of manorial organisation and domestic arrangement. The earthwork remains provide evidence of medieval agricultural and social hierarchy in the locality, though the original structures that once stood within the moated enclosure have not survived above ground.

Medieval moated site, Lagham Manor, South Godstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012795. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site, Lagham Manor, South Godstone?

Lagham Manor is a medieval moated site located at South Godstone in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012795.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site, Lagham Manor, South Godstone?

Medieval moated site, Lagham Manor, South Godstone 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 1012795.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site, Lagham Manor, South Godstone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age promontory fort in Castlehill Wood (2.7 km), Medieval moated site with adjoining paddock boundaries, Lodge Farm, South Park (2.8 km), Bowl barrow in Ivy Mill Lane (3.8 km).

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