Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMildenhall Warren Lodge also known as the Old Keeper's Lodge

Mildenhall Warren Lodge also known as the Old Keeper's Lodge

England
List entry 1006023
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mildenhall Warren Lodge is a timber-framed structure located in Suffolk, England, which served as a keeper's lodge associated with the medieval warren system. The building dates from the sixteenth century and reflects the functional architecture typical of structures erected to manage and maintain game reserves, particularly for rabbit warrening which was an important economic activity in medieval and early modern East Anglia. The lodge's timber-frame construction and surviving details are characteristic of domestic buildings of its period. As a scheduled ancient monument, the structure preserves evidence of the historical land management practices and settlement patterns of the Suffolk landscape.

Mildenhall Warren Lodge also known as the Old Keeper's Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006023. View the official record →

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What is Mildenhall Warren Lodge also known as the Old Keeper's Lodge?

Mildenhall Warren Lodge is a timber-framed structure located in Suffolk, England, which served as a keeper's lodge associated with the medieval warren system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006023.

Who is responsible for protecting Mildenhall Warren Lodge also known as the Old Keeper's Lodge?

Mildenhall Warren Lodge also known as the Old Keeper's Lodge 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 1006023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mildenhall Warren Lodge also known as the Old Keeper's Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Black Ditches (4.1 km), Roman villa SW of Weatherhill Farm (5.7 km), Cavenham Bridge (6.5 km).

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