Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWesthorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds

Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds

England
List entry 1016697
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds is a medieval monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of high-status medieval settlement, surrounded by water-filled ditches that served both defensive and practical purposes, alongside fishponds which provided an important food resource for the hall's inhabitants. The moated site and its associated features date to the medieval period, reflecting the agricultural and domestic arrangements characteristic of substantial rural residences of that era. The survival of the earthworks, including the pond features, provides evidence of medieval land management and the settlement hierarchy of Suffolk's medieval landscape.

Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016697. View the official record →

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What is Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds?

Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds is a medieval monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016697.

Who is responsible for protecting Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds?

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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