Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and associated fishponds at Wetherden Hall

Moated site and associated fishponds at Wetherden Hall

England
List entry 1019972
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wetherden Hall is a moated site with associated fishponds located in Suffolk, England, representing a medieval settlement pattern typical of the region. The moated enclosure, which survives as an earthwork feature, dates from the medieval period and would originally have served both defensive and status-conferring functions for its occupants. The associated fishponds demonstrate the economic importance of aquaculture to the estate and reflect the resources available to its medieval inhabitants. These features together constitute a valuable example of the physical remains of high-status rural settlement in medieval East Anglia.

Moated site and associated fishponds at Wetherden Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019972. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and associated fishponds at Wetherden Hall?

Wetherden Hall is a moated site with associated fishponds located in Suffolk, England, representing a medieval settlement pattern typical of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019972.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and associated fishponds at Wetherden Hall?

Moated site and associated fishponds at Wetherden Hall 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 1019972.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and associated fishponds at Wetherden Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge N of Bridge Farm (3.2 km), Moated site at Moat Farm, 230m north east of St Peter's Church (4.5 km), Cast iron road bridge SE of Bridge Farm (4.7 km).

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