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The medieval moated site with associated fishponds at Flower Lane is a designated ancient monument in Surrey comprising the earthwork remains of a residential enclosure surrounded by a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch system, typical of high-status medieval settlement patterns in southern England. The site dates to the medieval period, with evidence suggesting occupation and use extending through the later medieval centuries. Associated with the moated enclosure are fishponds, which represent the managed exploitation of water resources characteristic of medieval manorial estates and indicate the site's former importance as a residence of some standing. The earthwork remains survive as visible topographical features in the landscape, preserving evidence of medieval settlement organisation and the integration of defensive and economic water management systems within the domestic landscape.
Medieval moated site with associated fishponds, Flower Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012786. View the official record →
The medieval moated site with associated fishponds at Flower Lane is a designated ancient monument in Surrey comprising the earthwork remains of a residential enclosure surrounded by a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch system, typical of high-status medieval settlement patterns in southern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012786.
Medieval moated site with associated fishponds, Flower Lane 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 1012786.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at the north end of Hilly Field (1.1 km), Bowl barrow in south end of Hilly Field (1.1 km), Bowl barrow in Ivy Mill Lane (1.3 km).
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