Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall, a post-medieval great house

Moated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall, a post-medieval great house

England
List entry 1019815
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall is a post-medieval great house located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a moat together with surviving structural elements from a substantial residential building that has been partially demolished. The site dates to the post-medieval period, representing a significant phase of domestic architectural development in the county. The combination of moated defences and great house remains indicates the former status and importance of this East Anglian estate within its local landscape.

Moated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall, a post-medieval great house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019815. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall, a post-medieval great house?

Moated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall is a post-medieval great house located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019815.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall, a post-medieval great house?

Moated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall, a post-medieval great house 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 1019815.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall, a post-medieval great house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Toppesfield Bridge (3.9 km), Bronze Age/Early Iron Age barrows identified by crop marks, Aldham Mill Hill (5.1 km), Wenham Castle (Little Wenham Hall) (5.3 km).

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