Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Conduit, Melford Green

The Conduit, Melford Green

England
List entry 1006051
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Conduit, Melford Green is a sixteenth-century water supply structure located in Long Melford, Suffolk. Built during the Tudor period, it served the practical purpose of distributing water to the village community from a local spring or well source. The monument survives as a substantial stone structure, characteristic of early modern public utilities in English market towns and villages. Its construction reflects the growing concern for organised water management and public health infrastructure in the sixteenth century, marking it as an important example of Tudor-period civic provision.

The Conduit, Melford Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006051. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Conduit, Melford Green?

The Conduit, Melford Green is a sixteenth-century water supply structure located in Long Melford, Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006051.

Who is responsible for protecting The Conduit, Melford Green?

The Conduit, Melford Green 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 1006051.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Conduit, Melford Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa at Liston Lane (1.3 km), Roman villa NE of Rodbridge House (2.4 km), St Bartholomew's Chapel (3.7 km).

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