Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site with adjoining paddock boundaries, Lodge Farm, South Park

Medieval moated site with adjoining paddock boundaries, Lodge Farm, South Park

England
List entry 1012999
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lodge Farm, South Park is a medieval moated site situated in Surrey, England, comprising a substantial rectangular moat with adjoining paddock boundaries that define the historic landscape of the holding. The moat, which represents the defensive and status-affirming enclosure typical of medieval farmsteads, dates to the medieval period and indicates occupation by a substantial landholding family during this era. The survival of associated paddock boundaries demonstrates the wider agricultural organisation of the medieval farm, preserving evidence of both domestic and productive land use. This monument represents an important example of the medieval settlement hierarchy and rural economy, with the moat serving as a physical marker of social standing and property demarcation within the Surrey landscape.

Medieval moated site with adjoining paddock boundaries, Lodge Farm, South Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012999. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site with adjoining paddock boundaries, Lodge Farm, South Park?

Lodge Farm, South Park is a medieval moated site situated in Surrey, England, comprising a substantial rectangular moat with adjoining paddock boundaries that define the historic landscape of the holding. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012999.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site with adjoining paddock boundaries, Lodge Farm, South Park?

Medieval moated site with adjoining paddock boundaries, Lodge Farm, South Park 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 1012999.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site with adjoining paddock boundaries, Lodge Farm, South Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, Lagham Manor, South Godstone (2.8 km), Bletchingley castle (ringwork and bailey) (3.8 km), Iron Age promontory fort in Castlehill Wood (4.5 km).

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