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Redlingfield Nunnery is a Benedictine convent founded in the twelfth century in Suffolk, established as a house for nuns and dedicated to religious life under monastic rule. The site encompasses the remains of the conventual buildings alongside an associated system of fish ponds, which served both practical and economic functions for the community, being characteristic features of medieval monastic establishments. The nunnery was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, after which the site gradually fell into disrepair. The surviving earthworks and pond features preserve evidence of the medieval layout and the agricultural infrastructure that sustained the religious community.
Redlingfield Nunnery and fish ponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005963. View the official record →
Redlingfield Nunnery is a Benedictine convent founded in the twelfth century in Suffolk, established as a house for nuns and dedicated to religious life under monastic rule. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005963.
Redlingfield Nunnery and fish ponds 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 1005963.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at King's Farm (1.6 km), Moated site at Gate Farm (2.5 km), Moated site at Flimworth Hall (2.7 km).
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