Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWoking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse

Woking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse

England
List entry 1019366
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Woking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval palace complex located in Surrey. The site includes a substantial moated enclosure, associated fishponds, and structural ruins that date primarily to the late medieval period, with the palace itself constructed in the fifteenth century. The moated site represents the earthwork remains of a significant residential and administrative complex, whilst the fishponds indicate the provision of food resources typical of high-status medieval establishments. The surviving archaeological features provide evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the practical arrangements that supported a palace household.

Woking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019366. View the official record →

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What is Woking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse?

Woking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval palace complex located in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019366.

Who is responsible for protecting Woking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse?

Woking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse 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 1019366.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Second World War defences at Thorneycroft Wood (6.7 km), Bowl barrow at Newlands Corner (8 km), Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street (8.3 km).

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