More information : (TL 36007770) Pond Closes formerly (NAT) Fish Ponds (NR)
(TL 36007755) Moat (NR)
(TL 35757716) Moat (NR) (1-2)
The site of Somersham Palace is now occupied by a modern house surrounded by an oval shaped moat. All that remains are the abutments of a bridge over the N arm of the moat and the 16thc wall on the North and East sides of the garden. It was probably used as a residence by the Bishops of Ely before 1109, falling into a state of decay and finally pulled down c.1762. Associated with the site are the remains of two fish ponds. (3-4)
The abutments of the bridge survive but the wall of the garden has been destroyed. In addition to the two fish ponds to the N there is a string of four smaller fish ponds to the SE. Within the moat at TL 36037750 is a pond and to its immediate east a depression which is probably the remains of another.
All features revised at 1:2500.
The moat at TL 35757716 was probably associated with the Palace but has now been competely destroyed. (5)
Site of the Bishop of Ely's palace, earthwork remains of a Medieval moat and fishponds. (6) |