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Uniquely undisturbed area around the one of Suffolk’s few castles will be Now thanks to this announcement by Historic England the almost Medieval St Mary’s church and many Listed dwellings, Lidgate offersĪrchaeologists and historians a treasure trove of opportunities to understand Villa at one end and the C12th Castle site at the other, as well as beautiful In its foothills, as well as its historic importance as a 12 th

Remains of a medieval town known as a ‘planted borough’ that began to grow up Site of Lidgate Castle, in recognition of the national importance of the Following a summer of research by LidgateĪrchaeology Group, Historic England has agreed to widen the Scheduled Ancient Monument Has achieved an accolade placing it on equal footing with such historically Photo credits: Michael Wells, Lidgate Archaeology Group Lidgate Archaeology Group would like to thank Rupert Ponsonby, who spoke about the work of the Wills Trust, Bobby Bennett, Suffolk County Councillor, and Mike Chester, Chairman of West Suffolk County Council for their interest and support for the new walk and our community in Lidgate. The walk started at The Star, and the three information boards (located in St Mary’s church yard, overlooking the fields half way around the walk, and at the site of the dam) were visited, all with the benefit of glorious Suffolk autumnal weather.

On 24 September 2022, the Lidgate Castle and Dam walk was officially opened, with a large crowd of local residents and dignitaries in attendance to mark the occasion. Rupert Ponsonby from the Wills Trust begins the walk with a short talk about Catherine Wills and the work of the Trust Assembling at St Mary’s church Assembling at St Mary’s church to visit the first information board Anthony Foreman introduces the gatehouse and the remains of part of the ancient castle Enjoying the spectacular view from the second information board, near the site of Lidgate Castle Members of the Lidgate Archaeology Group, Bobby Bennett, Suffolk County Councillor and Mike Chester, Chairman of West Suffolk County Council, with the information board on Lidgate Castle Making our way around the site of Lidgate Castle Anthony Foreman explains the location of the dam next to the information board Lidgate’s new heritage walk, kindly supported by the Wills Trust, was officially opened with a large crowd in attendance on 24 September 2022.