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Westhorpe Hall moated site is a scheduled ancient monument in Suffolk comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval moat and associated fishponds. The site represents a significant example of medieval domestic settlement infrastructure, with the moat forming a substantial defensive or status-marking feature typical of manorial sites from the medieval period. The fishponds constitute part of the wider medieval landscape management strategy, demonstrating the integration of water management and food production around elite residences. The earthworks remain largely visible as landscape features, preserving evidence of the layout and character of this medieval settlement complex.
Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016697. View the official record →
Westhorpe Hall moated site is a scheduled ancient monument in Suffolk comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval moat and associated fishponds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016697.
Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds 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 1016697.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moathill Barn moated site (1.2 km), Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation (2.4 km), Russell's Hill moated site (4.5 km).
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