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Medieval moated site and fishpond, Greatlee Wood, Effingham Junction

No. 799 of 1,967 in the Surrey Hills, No. 154 for history. History, 7.9 km from Shere, just outside the Surrey Hills National Landscape.

A scheduled monument in Greatlee Wood near Effingham Junction, made up of a medieval moated site and a fishpond.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

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Food and drink nearby

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The Running HorseGrade II* listed, 4.6 km from Westhumble, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Edmund Tylney4.7 km from Westhumble, just outside the areaFood and pubs
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The Starin Dorking, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

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Leatherhead Museum of Local History4.5 km from Westhumble, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
The Leatherhead Theatre4.6 km from Westhumble, just outside the areaArt and galleries
Meadowbank Football Groundin Dorking, just outside the areaRainy day
Leatherhead Leisure Centre4.1 km from Westhumble, just outside the areaRainy day

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