Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall

Moated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall

England
List entry 1007671
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall is a medieval settlement complex located in Suffolk. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure together with associated pond features, representing typical elements of manorial settlement organisation from the medieval period. The moat would have originally surrounded a domestic or administrative structure, serving both defensive and status-signifying functions characteristic of medieval elite residences. The ponds indicate management of water resources for practical purposes including fish farming, which formed an important part of the medieval economy on substantial rural estates.

Moated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007671. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall?

Moated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall is a medieval settlement complex located in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007671.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall?

Moated site and ponds at Thistleton 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 1007671.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and ponds at Thistleton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 680m north of Dobbs Corner (7.1 km), Bowl barrow 580m north of Dobbs Corner (7.2 km), Bowl barrow on Playford Heath, 870m south of Lux Farm (7.3 km).

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